Higgins Backs Successful Effort to Secure Cutting-Edge Pilot Program for Houma-Terrebonne Airport

Mar 10, 2026| Media, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected Louisiana's proposal for the new Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).

Louisiana's project, taking place at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport, will test transportation capabilities for cargo and personnel for flights over the Gulf of America, and to crucial locations for the energy industry in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

Congressman Higgins was a vocal advocate for this selection, delivering two letters to DOT and FAA leadership in support of the project. Read Congressman Higgins' letter here and a letter from the Louisiana Delegation here.

"The Houma-Terrebonne Airport is uniquely equipped for this important pilot program," said Rep. Higgins. "I'm proud to have been a consistent voice of support for Louisiana's bid, and I'd like to thank Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford for choosing our state to be a partner for this endeavor."