On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson talks with Dustin Gallagher, BGR's FBO (or, Fixed-Base Operator) manager. BGR's civilian-facing side is only one part of the airport's duties, and Dustin takes good care of the other side: he oversees all the military aircraft that come to and from BGR, and he and his team make sure they are fueled up, fixed up, and ready to fly the moment they're needed. He talks about Bangor's military history, the longest runway on the East Coast, and The Great Circle. His story and more are all On The Fly!

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This episode deals with sensitive and heavy topics. Listener discretion is advised.

From the silence of September 11 to the moment airplanes began moving again.

One year, the skies fell silent. One month, the world changed. One day, the towers fell. And then came September 12th.

Everyone has a story from that day, and the people of Bangor International Airport have them too, on the ground or in the sky. On the 25th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, Angel Matson talks with Chris Ellis and Terry Spencer, as they discuss the pieces that fell and the process of picking them back up once more.

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Remembering the colleagues, crews, and passengers of September 11.

One day, the towers fell. One month, the world changed. One year, the skies fell silent.

Everyone has a story from that day, and the people of Bangor International Airport have them too, on the ground or in the sky. On the 25th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, Angel Matson talks with Beth Martin and Ned Alley, as they discuss the shock, the fear, and the loss faced by them and their community on the morning of September 11th, 2001.

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Jordan Stevens, the head football coach of the University of Maine. It takes a lot of effort and coordination to get a whole football team from Orono to all across the United States and then back again. There's a lot of prep, a lot of checklists, and a lot of differences between flying commercial and flying charter— All and all, there is a lot that makes BGR the official airport of the UMaine Black Bears, and Coach Jordan is here to tell you all about that. His stories and more are ready for liftoff On The Fly! Produced by Sutherland Weston. Contact us at https://sutherlandweston.com/

On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Greg James, the Port Director at BGR. When people think of Customs and Border Protection, their mind flicks to glass booths and passing over passports. But Greg and his team actually enforce over 400 different laws from 40 different countries, all in one single day at work. With inspections, questions, regulations and negotiations, the Customs and Border Protection team is a lot more than a little stamp on your passport: they're what allows a plane to get back down on the ground. Greg's story and more are all taking off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Francis Robbins, Assistant Airport Director and BGR's personal Mr. Rogers, as Angel likes to call him. Francis' job is securing the future of BGR, and it's something he does every minute of every hour, every day. Even though he started his journey in the pilot's seat, Francis found his love was for the airport, instead. Looking at what needs fixing, what needs tweaking, what needs to be increased and what needs to be encouraged, his endless spirit and empowering presence helps BGR become the best it can be. His story and more are all taking off On The Fly! Produced by Sutherland Weston. Contact us at https://sutherlandweston.com/

On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Beth Martin, the Manager of Airfield Operations at BGR. She started in a different wing of the airport, back in 1990, fresh out of college for tourism and travel. But even after a ginormous step forward into managing the whole airfield, Beth has never lost her love for all things travel. There is no typical day in her spot, running the 24-7 operations of the airport, giving aid to the operations staff, the dispatch staff, and the security staff. With every inch of growth that BGR has seen, Beth and her team have been behind it, pushing it all the way to completion. Beth's story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Colonel Nate Arnold of the Maine Army National Guard. Some folks might not know it, but Bangor International Airport shares a deep and intertwined history with the Maine Army National Guard, starting all the way back when BGR was known as the Dow Air Force Base. Even now, connected to the commercial airport is a proud air force base, which Colonel Arnold hails from. He speaks about the day-to-day of the wing, the missions, the history, and so much more. His story and others' are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Joe Friedman, Curbside Security at BGR. When you think of an airport, you think of an airplane, but with how many cars come and go, shuttling people, pets, and luggage, every airport needs someone to make sure it all goes smoothly. Before you even enter the doors, you are being noticed, aided, and welcomed. Every airport has that one person, and that one person is Joe. Joe's story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Leif Feige, BGR's Interim Chief Dispatcher. As chief, he's got a lot of responsibilities: he and his 5-man team handle all the flight schedules, any emergencies, and the security needed day to day. All information that passes through the airport passes through them, and someone is always in the chair– 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A job like that gets you many stories to tell, and Leif has more than enough to fill this first-class episode. Leif's story and more are ready to take off On The Fly! Produced by Sutherland Weston. Contact us at https://sutherlandweston.com/