Aviation
Flying Forward in South Louisiana
Primed, in large part, by a robust oil and gas industry, South Louisiana boasts a thriving aviation sector.
Global operations like PHI, Inc. are headquartered here while industry leaders like AvEx and Bristow Group have discovered the advantages of doing business in this logistical hub such as:
- Shovel-ready acres available, including facility space strategically located adjacent the Acadiana Regional Airport runway
- Access to an innovative workforce experiencing student growth in engineering and software majors
- Proximity to an ecosystem of partners across academic, public, and private sectors
- Bold manufacturing incentives
Get a taste of the advantages businesses like these enjoy:
- Availability of raw agriculture and aquaculture products such as rice, sugarcane, and soybeans
- 4th lowest state for industrial electricity rates
- Louisiana’s expedited environmental permit-processing program
- Access to agriculture researchers like LSU Eunice and University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Availability of land for facility expansion
“PHI Helicopter’s success has been made possible by great people with a great work ethic in South Louisiana who make up a very dedicated and long-term workforce.”
– Al Gonsoulin
Chairman and CEO
Petroleum Helicopter International, Inc (PHI)