WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that the Lafayette Regional Airport will receive $11.8 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to help with the construction of a new 100,000 square foot terminal building.  This federal funding is a significant investment in Louisiana’s air transportation industry and in Lafayette’s regional economy.

“This federal grant is a great win for Lafayette and its residents,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “This expansion project will create jobs and promote more air travel in the region. Air travel is a vital component to growing businesses and tourism.  This grant will greatly benefit the Acadiana economy.”

 

 

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