Southwest Airlines refuses to sign long-term agreement with San Antonio, questioning their future growth
An airline operating agreement and a series of terminal leases were approved today in City Council A’s session, but Southwest Airlines, a Dallas-based airline, said they were not in favor of its terms.
San Antonio Int’l Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expanded
San Antonio International Airport hit a record number of passengers in July, with 1,032,610 flights in or out of the airport.
‘Learning to fly’: Aerospace academy hosted by UTSA gathers selected students from across the nation
A program in San Antonio is forming the future of aerospace engineering and air force careers.
Department of Energy collaborates with city partners to develop sustainable aviation energy technologies
A city-wide collaboration advancing sustainable technology in the aviation industry is expected to dampen San Antonio International Airport’s energy footprint.
San Antonio’s aviation sector expected to soar with rebrand
As San Antonio continues to soar, the airport’s rebranding and expansion plans symbolize the city’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for air travel and fostering economic growth in the region.
Mobile flight simulator brings education, opportunity at several locations in San Antonio
Over the summer, the San Antonio community has gotten a hands-on flight experience with the San Antonio Airport System’s (SAAS) mobile flight simulator — giving children the unique opportunity to experience flying a plane.
San Antonio uses mobile flight simulator to encourage more diversity among pilots
The federal government projects an average of about 18,000 job openings for commercial and airline pilots every year this decade, and a consulting firm estimates the pilot shortage in North America could peak in 2026.
Boeing bolsters presence at Port San Antonio with B-52 radar modernization contract
Two B-52 aircraft are set to undergo an update to existing radar technology at Port San Antonio as part of a $376 million contract.
New, 20-year plan for San Antonio International Airport ‘clear for takeoff’
The “SDP,” as officials refer to it, provides a vision for the airport into 2040 that will accommodate expected growth. It calls for unifying the airport terminals, including a brand-new, third terminal; adding more gates; extending the largest runway to accommodate longer international flights; re-routing vehicle traffic; central passenger screening; and more parking.
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Pilot participating in flyover celebrating 19th Amendment shares experience
SAN ANTONIO – A female pilot participating in the flyover celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19 Amendment Friday is hoping the event encourages women from all backgrounds to keep reaching for the stars. I watched ‘Top Gun’ and was like, ‘Man that was really cool!’ But the spark really happened around junior year of high school. I really started looking into the aviation job market. Here is somebody that is like me that is doing it.’”Law said the flyover is a physical manifestation to her. “It is a picture of where we are as women,” Law said.