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South Bend, IN. – The sixth annual Bears in the Air program lands at South Bend International Airport with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, St. Joseph County Commissioner Dr. Deb Fleming, St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors President David Sage, and South Bend Chocolate Company Owner Mark Tarner, donating the first four bears…

WHAT: FULL-SCALE AIRPORT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 8:15 a.m. Media arrive at Public Safety Building All media must be escorted. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. 8:20 – 9:00 a.m. Interviews and b-roll of moulage 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Drill begins SkyWest Airlines is providing a CRJ200 fifty seat aircraft for use…

South Bend, IN. – South Bend International Airport (SBN) will debut a newly constructed Pet Relief Area post-security, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. This event will be in conjunction with guests from Pet Refuge, both human and furry. Due to the Pet Relief Area’s location, media must arrive by 9:45 a.m. and…

South Bend, IN,- South Bend International Airport (SBN) is once again partnering with Delta Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Arc, and ADEC to host the Wings for All event on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. The free event gives families the chance to participate in a “rehearsal” flight to overcome anxiety…

South Bend, IN. – On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President David Sage will present a $7000 check to Kent Laudeman, Director of the Robert L. Miller Sr., Veteran’s Center, to assist local veterans as a result of the fifth annual Bears in the Air Program. This…

South Bend, IN. – More than 1500 newly purchased teddy bears have been collected at South Bend International Airport (SBN) as a result of the fifth annual Bears in the Air program. SBN’s Executive Director Mike Daigle and SBN team members will present the bears to pediatric department representatives at Lakeland Health on Thursday, December…

South Bend, IN. – The fifth annual Bears in the Air kickoff party takes place at South Bend International Airport (SBN) on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission is one newly purchased teddy bear or a $10 donation. A teddy bear will be delivered…

South Bend, IN. – The fifth annual Bears in the Air program lands at South Bend International Airport with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, St. Joseph County District 2 Commissioner Dave Thomas, and St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors President Abe Marcus donating the first three bears to the program on Tuesday, November…

South Bend, IN. – On September 15th, at 6:30 p.m., South Bend International Airport (SBN) will host a free informational forum regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also referred to as drones. Both recreational and commercial operators are encouraged to attend. The discussion will review the safety responsibilities drone operators should undertake before flying the device…

South Bend, IN. – The completion of the new general aviation public ramp will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Local officials, including South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors President Abe Marcus, will speak at the event. The…

South Bend, IN. – On September 7th, at 4:52 p.m., South Bend International Airport (SBN) will welcome and commemorate a second daily United Airlines flight from New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with a water cannon salute. Media must arrive promptly at 4:00 p.m. and report to Airport Information, located across from the United ticket…

South Bend, IN. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will address the media Thursday, August 25, on prohibited items found at South Bend International Airport (SBN) to remind passengers about what is and isn’t allowed aboard aircraft when traveling. WHO:            Mark Howell, TSA Regional Spokesperson WHAT:          Interviews and tabletop display of prohibited items surrendered at SBN security…