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South Bend, IN. – On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 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 sixth annual Bears in the Air Program. This…

South Bend, IN. – St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President David Sage and Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that South Bend International Airport (SBN) is getting bigger with the addition of American Airlines. On June 7, 2018, twice-daily service will begin to two American hubs – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Charlotte…

WHO: Mike Daigle, Executive Director of SBN, Presents Bears to Representatives from Pediatric Departments at Elkhart General Hospital, Lakeland Health, Memorial Children’s Hospital, Plymouth Medical Center, and Saint Joseph Health System WHAT: Delivery of over 1900 Bears Collected from Sixth Annual Bears in the Air Program WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Saint Joseph Health System,…

South Bend, IN. – The sixth annual Bears in the Air kickoff party takes place at South Bend International Airport (SBN) on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the public for those 21 years of age and up. Admission is $15 per person. The admission fee will…

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…