Acadiana Regional Airport

The board discussed several items, including announcements regarding the 2027 airshow, upcoming project groundbreakings, and legislative funding matters. The meeting included a review of financial reports and an engineer's update on airport infrastructure projects such as hangar renovations and tower improvements. Key actions taken included authorizing the chairman to sign resolutions for Department of Transportation and Development aviation projects, approving dates for the 2027 airshow, and authorizing a budget adjustment to cover cost overages for the air traffic control tower renovation project.

The Board discussed presentations regarding hosting a 2027 airshow and received the Director's update on traffic counts. Financial reports were accepted, and the Engineer's report provided status updates on the Tri-box Hangar, Tower Renovation bids, the Bulk Hangar completion status, and the LMA Overlay design. Resolutions were passed to approve work orders for tower rehabilitation and bathroom renovations, amend a lease escalation error for Hangar #89, authorize a servitude agreement with Cleco, sign an MRO hangar lease with Aviation Exteriors, and formalize agreements for an LED certification MOU and the 2027 airshow LOI. Additionally, the Authority voted to issue a letter of default and cancel the bid for Cuzan Services, LLC regarding the Tower Rehabilitation Project.