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South Bend International Airport to Present an Informational Discussion on Drones
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…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New General Aviation Public Ramp at South Bend International Airport
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 International Airport Welcomes United’s Second Daily New York/Newark Flight with Water Cannon Salute
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…
TSA to Display/Discuss Prohibited Items from South Bend International Airport
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…
South Bend International Airport Director of Operations and Maintenance Elected to President of Aviation Association
South Bend, IN. – The Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Aviation Executives (AAAE) held its annual conference and business meeting August 4-7, 2016 in South Bend, Indiana, and elected officers for the next year. Tim O’Donnell, director of operations and maintenance at South Bend International Airport (SBN), was elected to president of…
Mayor Pete Buttigieg to Partake in Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour at South Bend International Airport on July 3
South Bend, IN. – Atlantic Aviation at South Bend International Airport (SBN) has invited Mayor Pete and his partner Chastin Glezman to take part in the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour with a ride in the B-29 Superfortress FiFi on Sunday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. The CAF AirPower History Tour is a…
South Bend International Airport to Conduct Annual Live Fire Training
South Bend, IN. – The Saint Joseph County Airport Authority(SJCAA) Department of Public Safety will be conducting its annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Fire Training with live burns on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from approximately 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the live fire training facility on the northwest corner of the airfield at South Bend…
South Bend International Airport Welcomes Second Daily Flight to New York/Newark Beginning September 7th
South Bend, IN. – South Bend International Airport (SBN) announces the addition of a second daily United Airlines flight to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This additional daily frequency will fly September 7th thru December 15th. Daily flights from EWR will depart at approximately 2:45 p.m., arriving at SBN at 5:00 p.m. The flight from SBN will depart…
Wings for Autism® Program to Take Place at South Bend International Airport
South Bend, IN. – On Saturday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. Wings for Autism® will take place at South Bend International Airport (SBN), in partnership with Delta Air Lines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), The Arc and ADEC. The event will help fifty families overcome their anxiety about the challenges of flying by giving them…
South Bend Chocolate Company To Be Awarded South Bend International Airport’s Partner Of The Year
South Bend, IN. – The Saint Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors will present Mark Tarner, owner and operator of South Bend Chocolate Company (SBCC), with a Partner of the Year award at its board meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the board room at South Bend International Airport (SBN). The…
South Bend International Airport Reports Increased Passengers in 2015
South Bend, IN. – South Bend International Airport (SBN) is pleased to report increased passenger numbers in 2015. Year-end reports show that enplanements grew 4.11% to 314,300. Enplanements are the aviation industry’s measure used to count the number of people getting on a commercial aircraft at the departure airport. Each carrier experienced growth at SBN.…
Brock Zeeb as New Director of Administration And Finance
South Bend, IN. – Following a nationwide search, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority has selected Brock Zeeb to be the new director of administration and finance at South Bend International Airport (SBN). Zeeb steps into his new role on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Zeeb will report to SBN’s executive director, Mike Daigle. In this…