After a long wait, San Antonio will soon have a direct flight to the nation’s capital.

The airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.

The airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.

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 International Airport hit a record number of passengers in July, with 1,032,610 flights in or out of the airport.

A second Mexican airliner will soon offer nonstop service from San Antonio to Monterrey.

Major company changes are underway for Southwest Airlines, which will impact a more than 50-year-old seating model.

A program in San Antonio is forming the future of aerospace engineering and air force careers.

A city-wide collaboration advancing sustainable technology in the aviation industry is expected to dampen San Antonio International Airport’s energy footprint.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.