South Bend, IN. – The St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors will present Randall Jones, president and general manager of Corporate Wings, with a Partner of the Year award at its board meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the board room at South Bend International Airport (SBN).
The Partner of the Year award is bestowed to a business partner who yields significant business growth, operation investment, and outstanding customer service.
Corporate Wings has made significant accomplishments within the past year that have contributed to its success at SBN. They have partnered with American Airlines, made substantial investments for new equipment, and began facility renovations.
These progressive actions allowed Corporate Wings to see a 70% growth in revenue and a 25% growth in total fuel gallons sold. Additionally, they handled more than 190 charter flights and have almost tripled the number of employees.
“The determination to facilitate ongoing improvements that Randy and the entire Corporate Wings team has demonstrated is commendable,” said Mike Daigle, SBN’s executive director. “We want to give recognition where recognition is deserved.”
The award was last presented in 2016 to South Bend Chocolate Company.
About Corporate Wings
Corporate Wings is an aircraft management company that provides aircraft operation support for super-mid and large airframes. It focuses on traditional FBO services like refueling and offering hangar storage and passenger/pilot amenities. It also serves as the foundation for the Directional Aviation portfolio of business aviation companies.
For additional information, pleases refer to www.corporatewings.com.
About South Bend International Airport
South Bend International Airport’s four air carriers provide nonstop flights to twelve cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Myers/Punta Gorda, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York City/Newark, Orlando/Sanford, Phoenix/Mesa, and Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg with connections worldwide. South Bend International’s multi-modal terminal serves over one million air, rail and bus passengers each year. According to the 2012 Economic Impact Report from the Aviation Authority of Indiana, South Bend International’s total annual economic impact on South Bend and surrounding communities was in excess of $1.7 billion.
For additional information, please refer to www.FlySBN.com or get social with SBN on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FlySBN), Twitter (@SBNairport) or Instagram (@SBNairport) to stay informed about the airport and the carriers that serve the South Bend region.
