San Bernardino Airport director highlights cargo, drone training and EV chargers in airport update
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San Bernardino — Michael Burles, presenting for the San Bernardino International Airport, updated the council on operations, workforce training and facility improvements aimed at growing economic activity.
Burles described efforts to attract cargo and logistics users and highlighted partnerships with carriers and federal agencies. He noted the airport’s investments in electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure, saying, "Tenemos el primer aeropuerto comercial, tenemos 130 cargadores activos." The airport has pursued grants and business recruitment since 2021 and is pursuing agreements to host cargo operations from major carriers.
Burles also explained workforce initiatives: a drone‑pilot training pathway that can be completed in weeks for high‑school students and apprenticeships that connect graduates to aviation and logistics jobs. Councilmembers asked about passenger growth and a potential direct rail connection; Burles said the city is coordinating conceptually with transit partners and that project studies are underway.
There were no formal votes on airport items at this meeting; the presentation was received and council thanked airport staff for the update.
Burles described efforts to attract cargo and logistics users and highlighted partnerships with carriers and federal agencies. He noted the airport’s investments in electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure, saying, "Tenemos el primer aeropuerto comercial, tenemos 130 cargadores activos." The airport has pursued grants and business recruitment since 2021 and is pursuing agreements to host cargo operations from major carriers.
Burles also explained workforce initiatives: a drone‑pilot training pathway that can be completed in weeks for high‑school students and apprenticeships that connect graduates to aviation and logistics jobs. Councilmembers asked about passenger growth and a potential direct rail connection; Burles said the city is coordinating conceptually with transit partners and that project studies are underway.
There were no formal votes on airport items at this meeting; the presentation was received and council thanked airport staff for the update.
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