California’s San Bernardino International Airport has secured Amazon Air as its latest aviation tenant.
The Amazon Air Regional Air Hub “has the potential to add thousands of jobs to the local economy” as the facility grows over time, said an airport statement.
“We are excited to realize a long-term goal of offering air cargo operations at our airport, just as Norton Air Force Base did at this location for decades,” said Michael Burrows, Executive Director of SBD International Airport.
“We are pleased to invite Amazon Air to initiate cargo operations alongside other partners at our new cargo facility to benefit local residents and contribute to the region’s job growth and economic recovery.”
Said Sarah Rhoads, Vice President, Amazon Global Air: “Our new Regional Air Hub at SBD International Airport allows us to better deliver on our commitment of fast, free shipping for our customers.
“The Regional Air Hub is being built from the ground up to fit Amazon Air’s operational needs, including the use of solar power and electric ground support equipment. We look forward to opening the facility in 2021.”
The entire project is 100% privately financed, including critical airport infrastructure, making it a new development archetype on an FAA certificated, commercial public use airport.
Mayor John Valdivia, President of the San Bernardino International Airport Authority Commission, said: “This is an outstanding partnership. We welcome Amazon Air to the San Bernardino business community and look forward to advancing this next-generation air cargo hub and its immense economic and employment benefits both locally and on a national scale.
“This will complement and highlight the great work at the booming SBD International Airport.”
SBD International Airport is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles and within 30 minutes of more than 2m people.
The former Norton Air Force Base was converted to civilian use in 1992 and later became certified as a commercial airport by the FAA.
