OneAcadiana CEO Troy Wayman talks about the new deal for European helicopter manufacturer Kopter to move into the former Bell Helicopters facility at Lafayette Regional Airport.

When asked about specific jobs, Wayman says Kopter made some conservative estimates on jobs. They are promising 120 direct jobs at the facility. The aircraft manufacturing industry is known to build hubs around manufacturing operations like these. Wayman has high hopes for the project.

 

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