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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…

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, 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, 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…

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, 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, 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.…

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…

South Bend, IN. – In addition to 1266 newly purchased teddy bears, $6000 was collected from donors to South Bend International Airport’s (SBN) fourth annual Bears in the Air program to assist local veterans. On Friday, January 8, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President Abraham Marcus will present the check…

South Bend, IN. – More than 1200 newly purchased teddy bears have been collected at South Bend International Airport (SBN) as a result of the fourth annual Bears in the Air program. On Tuesday, December 22, 2015, SBN’s Executive Director Mike Daigle and SBN team members will present the bears to representatives from the pediatric…

Earlier this year, South Bend International Airport (SBN) contracted with Griffen Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for the installation of a geothermal heating and air conditioning system in the terminal. This system replaced a traditional boiler system that was nearly 20 years old. Geothermal heat pump systems are used to provide heating and cooling energy for…

South Bend, IN. – The fourth annual Bears in the Air kickoff party takes place at South Bend International Airport (SBN) on Friday, December 4, 2015 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…