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48-431: Over 80 tenant customers lease facilities on the 1,900-acre campus and employ nearly 16,000 people, generating approximately $ 5.6 billion in annual economic activity for the region. Aerospace , logistics and manufacturing are longstanding industries on the site. In the last decade, several cybersecurity , robotics , space -based manufacturing, automotive and other advanced technology entities have launched operations at

96-408: A bungalow colony that served as officer housing in the 1920s, several duplex residences that are significant examples of 1930-40’s art deco revival and the former base’s original headquarters building, which was originally erected during World War II . The Port has repurposed former Air Force buildings and engaged in new construction to accommodate various office and residential functions. In 1999

144-680: A more serious scientific discipline. Airmen like Otto Lilienthal , who introduced cambered airfoils in 1891, used gliders to analyze aerodynamic forces . The Wright brothers were interested in Lilienthal's work and read several of his publications. They also found inspiration in Octave Chanute , an airman and the author of Progress in Flying Machines (1894). It was the preliminary work of Cayley, Lilienthal, Chanute, and other early aerospace engineers that brought about

192-537: A part of the general safety of a system or a piece of equipment. It implies that the system or equipment can be operated properly and without causing any danger, risk, damage or injury. Functional safety is crucial in the aerospace industry, which allows no compromises or negligence. In this respect, supervisory bodies, such as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), regulate the aerospace market with strict certification standards. This

240-451: A part. This certification guarantees that a part was repaired or overhauled to meet OEM specifications. Once a part is overhauled its value is determined from the supply and demand of the aerospace market. When an airline has an aircraft on the ground , the part that the airline requires to get the plane back into service becomes invaluable. This can drive the market for specific parts. There are several online marketplaces that assist with

288-561: A presence at the Port. In 2022, DeLorean Motor Company established its headquarters at the Port, where it will grow research and engineering operations. The campus is home to the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), a non-profit organization that delivers educational programs, camps, demonstrations and other activities to area students. Compass Rose Ingenuity, a K-12 STEM-based charter school that opened during

336-642: A separate company. In March 2021, XPO announced the new name of the firm as GXO Logistics Inc. The spin-off was completed on August 2, 2021, with American businessman Brad Jacobs named as Non-Executive Chairman, Malcolm Wilson as CEO; formerly the CEO of XPO, Inc. European division, and Baris Oran as CFO. In May 2022, GXO announced the acquisition of the U.K.-based retail logistics company, Clipper Logistics . Clipper distributes goods for Marks & Spencer and Morrisons , and has expertise in life sciences , reverse logistics , and repairs . Reverse logistics are

384-659: A tech-enabled eCommerce order fulfillment platform to expand its presence in North America. In March 2024, GXO's takeover offer of Wincanton PLC worth £762 million was backed by its board of directors. The transaction was approved by the court on 25 April 2024, so allowing the take-over to be completed. By the end of 2022, the company had approximately 7,600 pieces of technology operational in customer sites. This included collaborative robots , vision scanners, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and goods-to-person robots. In May 2023, GXO Direct announced that Blue Yonder

432-425: A variety of different fields including medicine, transportation, energy, consumer goods, public safety and more. NASA publishes an annual report called "Spinoffs", regarding many of the specific products and benefits to the aforementioned areas in an effort to highlight some of the ways funding is put to use. For example, in the most recent edition of this publication, "Spinoffs 2015", endoscopes are featured as one of

480-401: Is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space . Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial, and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and astronautics . Aerospace organizations research, design, manufacture, operate, maintain, and repair both aircraft and spacecraft . The beginning of space and

528-556: Is accessible by air at its industrial airport at Kelly Field (SKF). The campus includes a 350-acre railport (East Kelly Railport) and is within proximity of three interstate highways: IH-10 , IH-35 and IH-37 . On-site tenants can also activate foreign-trade zone capabilities. Logistics service providers at the Port include GXO Logistics , CIG Logistics, Forward Air Solutions, Fiesta Warehousing and Distribution and Watco Companies, who handles railcar switching. Inaugurated in May 2022,

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576-524: Is an American global contract logistics company that manages outsourced supply chains and warehousing , and reverse logistics for blue-chip customers in over thirty countries. GXO's corporate headquarters are located in Greenwich, Connecticut , U.S. Its customers include Apple , Nike Inc. , Boeing Co. , Verizon , Whirlpool , and Nestle SA . In December 2020, XPO, Inc. announced that it would spin off its global contract logistics segment into

624-441: Is home to a 70-acre site consisting of five buildings within a fenced perimeter. Informally known as Lackland Annex, the office facilities totaling 690,000 square feet serve as national headquarters for several Air Force and other Department of Defense operations. Approximately 400 acres at the Port are occupied by former Air Force office, residential and other mixed-use facilities. Among them are various historic buildings, including

672-401: Is home to large operations by The Boeing Company , StandardAero , Chromalloy and Knight Aerospace. These firms and others employ technicians who specialize in engine testing, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), the development of air transport modules and high-tech aircraft painting and de-painting, among other services. San Antonio's cybersecurity hub is largely concentrated on

720-619: Is meant to reach and ensure the highest possible level of safety. The standards AS 9100 in America, EN 9100 on the European market or JISQ 9100 in Asia particularly address the aerospace and aviation industry. These are standards applying to the functional safety of aerospace vehicles. Some companies are therefore specialized in the certification, inspection verification and testing of the vehicles and spare parts to ensure and attest compliance with

768-764: The National Aerospace Laboratories and the Indian Space Research Organisation are headquartered. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched India's first Moon orbiter, Chandrayaan-1 , in October 2008. In Russia, large aerospace companies like Oboronprom and the United Aircraft Building Corporation (encompassing Mikoyan , Sukhoi , Ilyushin , Tupolev , Yakovlev , and Irkut which includes Beriev ) are among

816-522: The Tech Port Center + Arena is a 130,000-square-foot innovation center that hosts concerts, conventions, educational activities and esports competitions, among other events. The venue features of a state-of-the-art arena with a capacity to host 3,100 guests, an R&D tech collaboration space, a technology museum/showroom, LAN gaming center, meeting space and a full-scale food hall. It will also provide expansion space for SAMSAT beginning in

864-1472: The government , such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the United States, European Space Agency in Europe, the Canadian Space Agency in Canada, Indian Space Research Organisation in India, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in Japan, Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities in Russia, China National Space Administration in China, SUPARCO in Pakistan, Iranian Space Agency in Iran, and Korea Aerospace Research Institute in South Korea. Along with these public space programs, many companies produce technical tools and components such as spacecraft and satellites . Some known companies involved in space programs include Boeing , Cobham , Airbus , SpaceX , Lockheed Martin , RTX Corporation , MDA and Northrop Grumman . These companies are also involved in other areas of aerospace, such as

912-619: The 2020-21 school year, is also based at the Port. Over 6,000 workers on the Port campus consist of Department of Defense personnel in various capacities. In addition to the 16th Air Force, the Port is also where national headquarters for other defense agencies are based, including the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC). Port San Antonio's property

960-651: The Board Chair and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2018. Although it is a public entity, the Port operates independently. It lacks taxing authority and does not receive operational funds from any governmental entity. Its annual income is derived from diverse real estate activities, such as leasing, property management, and construction management within its jurisdiction. The annual profits are reinvested to support additional redevelopment projects and associated economic development endeavors. Port San Antonio

1008-553: The European Union, aerospace companies such as Airbus SE , Safran , Thales , Dassault Aviation , Leonardo and Saab AB account for a large share of the global aerospace industry and research effort, with the European Space Agency as one of the largest consumers of aerospace technology and products. In India, Bangalore is a major center of the aerospace industry, where Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ,

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1056-843: The Kelly assets began to occur between 1995 and 2001, the Greater Kelly Development Authority (GKDA) was created as a base development authority in accordance with Chapter 379B of the Texas Local Government Code. Rebranded as Port San Antonio in 2007, it is a political subdivision of the state of Texas. Its 11-member of board directors is appointed by each member of the San Antonio City Council. Jim Perschbach, Port San Antonio's President and CEO since 2018, oversees day-to-day activities. Margaret Wilson-Anaglia currently serves as

1104-652: The Port began redeveloping the property and upgrading units to serve as housing for the general public. In June, 2022, the upcoming development of three new projects on the main campus was announced: a multi-story office tower to accommodate expansions by the DeLorean Company, a vertiport, and a research complex that will include a simulated lunar habitat facility. The new construction will break ground beginning in 2023. 29°23′3.22″N 98°34′52.2″W  /  29.3842278°N 98.581167°W  / 29.3842278; -98.581167 Aerospace Aerospace

1152-575: The Port campus, where private-sector firms Lockheed Martin , CACI , CNF Technologies, Northrop Grumman , IPSecure, Novetta Solutions and Technica Corporation support Department of Defense and private-sector clients. Port San Antonio's industrial platform features manufacturing operations for industries such as aerospace and automotive, among others. In recent years, a number of applied technology firms—such as India -based Indo-MIM, Plus One Robotics , Netherlands -based XYREC and space-based manufacturing venture Astroport Space Technologies—have established

1200-634: The Roberson Building—a three-story, 80,000-square foot facility—was constructed to serve as office space for incoming private-sector employers. Today, that facility accommodates several Department of Defense contractors who support clients at Lackland Annex and elsewhere in the region. Port San Antonio's mixed-use properties also include the Gateway Residences at Port San Antonio (formerly Billy Mitchell Village Apartments)—374 townhome-style units that once served as military housing. In 2010

1248-678: The Swedish Air Force—;especially in support of its position as a neutral country. (See Saab AB .) Other European countries either team up in making fighters (such as the Panavia Tornado and the Eurofighter Typhoon ), or else to import them from the United States. Pakistan has a developing aerospace engineering industry. The National Engineering and Scientific Commission , Khan Research Laboratories and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex are among

1296-520: The U.K. In May 2022, the company was named to the Fortune 500. At the end of the fourth quarter, it reported that e-commerce revenue had risen 31% and reverse logistics revenue 19%. By October 2022, GXO had opened 90 sites, signed 450 new customer contracts, and hired 15,000 people. In April 2023, GXO announced a partnership with Sainsbury, the U.K. supermarket chain,  to manage fresh and frozen shipments at several warehouse sites. In June 2023,

1344-542: The United States and Europe to fill these needs. However Canada still manufactures some military aircraft although they are generally not combat capable. Another notable example was the late 1950s development of the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow , a supersonic fighter-interceptor whose 1959 cancellation was considered highly controversial. France has continued to make its own warplanes for its air force and navy, and Sweden continues to make its own warplanes for

1392-529: The United States. However, the UK has a very active aerospace sector, with major companies such as BAE Systems , supplying fully assembled aircraft, aircraft components, sub-assemblies and sub-systems to other manufacturers, both in Europe and all over the world. Canada has formerly manufactured some of its own designs for jet warplanes, etc. (e.g. the CF-100 fighter), but for some decades, it has relied on imports from

1440-405: The appropriate regulations. Spinoffs refer to any technology that is a direct result of coding or products created by NASA and redesigned for an alternate purpose. These technological advancements are one of the primary results of the aerospace industry, with $ 5.2 billion worth of revenue generated by spinoff technology, including computers and cellular devices. These spinoffs have applications in

1488-476: The capability to design and manufacture both armed and unarmed unmanned aerial vehicles . In the People's Republic of China, Beijing , Xi'an , Chengdu , Shanghai , Shenyang and Nanchang are major research and manufacture centers of the aerospace industry. China has developed an extensive capability to design, test and produce military aircraft, missiles and space vehicles. Despite the cancellation in 1983 of

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1536-488: The commodity selling of aircraft parts. In the aerospace and defense industry, much consolidation occurred at the end of the 20th century and in the early 21st century. Between 1988 and 2011, more than 6,068 mergers and acquisitions with a total known value of US$ 678 billion were announced worldwide. The largest transactions have been: Multiple technologies and innovations are used in aerospace, many of them pioneered around World War II : Functional safety relates to

1584-647: The company signed a partnership agreement with Zalando for a new, automated fulfillment center in Montereau-sur-le-Jard , located near Paris, France . Also in June, GXO also announced a multiyear expansion program in Germany. The company had around 1000 warehouses in June 2023. In July 2023, GXO announced that Adrian Stoch was appointed to the new executive position of chief automation officer. In October 2023, GXO acquired U.S.-based PFSweb, Inc. ,

1632-632: The construction of aircraft. Modern aerospace began with Engineer George Cayley in 1799. Cayley proposed an aircraft with a "fixed wing and a horizontal and vertical tail," defining characteristics of the modern aeroplane. The 19th century saw the creation of the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain (1866), the American Rocketry Society, and the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences , all of which made aeronautics

1680-406: The ending of the air are proposed as 100km (62mi) above the ground according to the physical explanation that the air density is too low for a lifting body to generate meaningful lift force without exceeding orbital velocity. In most industrial countries, the aerospace industry is a cooperation of the public and private sectors. For example, several states have a civilian space program funded by

1728-399: The experimental Shanghai Y-10 , China is still developing its civil aerospace industry. The aircraft parts industry was born out of the sale of second-hand or used aircraft parts from the aerospace manufacture sector. Within the United States there is a specific process that parts brokers or resellers must follow. This includes leveraging a certified repair station to overhaul and "tag"

1776-574: The fall of 2022. In January 2023, the facility was renamed the Boeing Center at Tech Port following a $ 2.3 million investment and seven-year naming rights deal with The Boeing Company . Completed in 2018, Project Tech Building 1 is a 90,000-square-foot facility that provides secure facilities for cybersecurity CACI, CNF Technologies, Northrop Grumman, Novetta Solutions and Lockheed Martin. Completed in 2020, Project Tech Building 2 provides office space for government operations. Port San Antonio

1824-609: The first crewed Moon landing. In April 1981, the Space Shuttle Columbia launched, the start of regular crewed access to orbital space. A sustained human presence in orbital space started with " Mir " in 1986 and is continued by the " International Space Station ". Space commercialization and space tourism are more recent features of aerospace. Aerospace manufacturing is a high-technology industry that produces "aircraft, guided missiles, space vehicles, aircraft engines, propulsion units, and related parts". Most of

1872-666: The first powered sustained flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903, by the Wright brothers. War and science fiction inspired scientists and engineers like Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and Wernher von Braun to achieve flight beyond the atmosphere. World War II inspired Wernher von Braun to create the V1 and V2 rockets. The launch of Sputnik 1 in October 1957 started the Space Age , and on July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 achieved

1920-1092: The industrial sector with fresh workers, apprenticeship programs like the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Council (AJAC) collaborate with community colleges and aerospace firms in Washington state. Important locations of the civilian aerospace industry worldwide include Washington state ( Boeing ), California ( Boeing , Lockheed Martin , etc.) and Montreal, Quebec , Canada ( Bombardier , Pratt & Whitney Canada ) in North America ; Toulouse , France ( Airbus SE ) and Hamburg , Germany ( Airbus SE ) in Europe ; as well as São José dos Campos , Brazil ( Embraer ), Querétaro , Mexico (Bombardier Aerospace, General Electric Aviation) and Mexicali , Mexico (United Technologies Corporation, Gulfstream Aerospace ) in Latin America . In

1968-609: The industry is geared toward governmental work. For each original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the US government has assigned a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code . These codes help to identify each manufacturer, repair facilities, and other critical aftermarket vendors in the aerospace industry. In the United States, the Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are

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2016-413: The major global players in this industry. The historic Soviet Union was also the home of a major aerospace industry. The United Kingdom formerly attempted to maintain its own large aerospace industry, making its own airliners and warplanes, but it has largely turned its lot over to cooperative efforts with continental companies, and it has turned into a large import customer, too, from countries such as

2064-504: The medical derivations of aerospace achievement. This device enables more precise and subsequently cost-effective neurosurgery by reducing complications through a minimally invasive procedure that abbreviates hospitalization. "These NASA technologies are not only giving companies and entrepreneurs a competitive edge in their own industries, but are also helping to shape budding industries, such as commercial lunar landers ," said Daniel Lockney. GXO Logistics GXO Logistics, Inc.

2112-411: The movement of products from consumers back to retailers. The acquisition was completed in October after final regulatory approval. It expanded GXO’s presence into Germany and Poland, and added over 50 sites, 10 million square feet of warehouse space, and approximately 10,000 employees to the company. That same month, as part of its European expansion, GXO also opened 30 shared warehouse facilities in

2160-544: The premier organizations involved in research and development in this sector. Pakistan has the capability of designing and manufacturing guided rockets, missiles and space vehicles. The city of Kamra is home to the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex which contains several factories. This facility is responsible for manufacturing the MFI-17 , MFI-395 , K-8 and JF-17 Thunder aircraft. Pakistan also has

2208-505: The site. As the home for the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), the Port is also a hub for several STEM/STEAM-based educational programs serving schools throughout the region. The closure of Kelly AFB resulted from the U.S. Department of Defense’s 1995 Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) initiative. The base, which was first established in 1917 as Kelly Field, formally closed in August 2001. As realignment and closure of

2256-639: The two largest consumers of aerospace technology and products. Others include the very large airline industry. The aerospace industry employed 472,000 wage and salary workers in 2006. Most of those jobs were in Washington state and in California, with Missouri , New York and Texas also being important. The leading aerospace manufacturers in the U.S. are Boeing , United Technologies Corporation , SpaceX , Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin . As talented American employees age and retire, these manufacturers face an expanding labor shortfall. In order to supply

2304-437: Was a new warehouse software partner. Following the split in August 2021 from XPO, Inc ., GXO had approximately 94,000 employees and operated 869 warehouses with more than 208 million sq ft (19.3 million m ) of facility space across 27 countries. GXO's contract logistics customers operate in technology and infrastructure. In 2023, GXO was the world’s largest contract logistics provider. GXO Direct

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