Headquartered on the Gulf of Mexico at Houma-Terrebonne Airport in Houma, Louisiana, Airborne Support Incorporated has carved a unique niche in providing aerial dispersant services for over 100 clients engaged in oil and gas drilling, producing, off loading and transporting activities in the Gulf.
Based in a modern 15,000 square foot hangar with acres of concrete ramp space, Airborne Support Incorporated is ideally located to suit the demands of its operation.
Founded and operated by Howard Barker in 1991, ASI has become the leader for aerial dispersant application in the Americas, garnering outstanding credibility in their ability to respond with firehouse efficiency in every instance when called upon.
Our Aircraft
Proven Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft have the speed and range to quickly respond to and treat oil spills from the Atlantic coast to the Caribbean.
This aircraft went into full production during a time of war, in fact work on the first production aircraft continued through the months after the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbour. On February 14, 1942, the first DC-4, designated a C-54 Skymaster for the military, took flight and started the age of the four-engine transports.
Because of their long-range capabilities with a full compliment of passengers, the DC-4 immediately found its way into scheduled passenger service for many different airlines. From transporting crews and equipment in the military, to taking passengers and freight to 
destinations around the world, the DC-4 has more than served its purpose.
This four-engine Douglas still hauls 50 passengers or 20000 lbs of freight to many destinations, and it has even taken on some more interesting roles. From being fitted with spray booms for spraying against destructive insects such as the budworm, to adopting an external tank under the belly for use in dispersing 20000 lbs of retardant on forest fires, the DC-4 has done it all.
