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Bangor International Airport announced as winner of the Best SME Award

November 9, 2022

Contact:  Evan Thomas or Aimee Thibodeau Telephone:  207-992-4608 or 207-992-4610 Email:  ethomas@flybangor.com or athibodeau@flybangor.com   BANGOR, ME – Bangor International Airport was presented the Best SME (Subject Matter Expert) Award Wednesday morning by Ground Handling International. BGR was among five finalists in the Best SME category who were celebrated for their entrepreneurial spirit as smaller sized […]

BGR Recognized for Ground Handling Excellence

October 27, 2022

BANGOR, Maine- BGR is a finalist in the SME category for the annual Pride of Ground Handling 2022 Awards. According to Ground Handling International, “This category celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of smaller sized handlers who play an integral role in delivering industry excellence around the world.” BGR was recognized due to our handling of diversions/emergencies. This […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine holding inaugural Plane Pull at C&L Aviation Group on Sept. 10 to Support Local Youth Mentoring

August 24, 2022

BANGOR, Maine- Local businesses and organizations are lining up to see who can pull a jet aircraft 20 feet in the fastest time, and they’re doing so to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine youth mentoring programs. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Plane Pull, co-hosted by Bangor International Airport and C&L Aviation […]

Senator Collins Announces $14.2 Million for Bangor Airport

July 7, 2022

For Immediate Release Contact: Annie Clark/Christopher KnightJuly 7, 2022 202-224-2523 Senator Collins Announces $14.2 Million for Bangor Airport Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that Bangor International Airport will receive a total of $14,200,000 for the expansion and renovation of the terminal. This funding was authorized […]

BGR ‘Snow Boss’ challenges rivals at Snow Plow Rodeo, claims top honor for third consecutive year

May 17, 2022

BANGOR, MAINE – Despite a two-year hiatus from competition, Bangor International Airport Airfield Maintenance Assistant Supervisor James Scripture was once again victorious at the annual Snow Plow Rodeo recently held in Buffalo, New York. This year’s competition brought in more than 25 drivers from around the world. The timed course is designed to challenge the […]

BGR to Close Oct. 4-5 for Runway Repairs

August 23, 2021

BANGOR, Maine — Bangor International Airport will close for runway repairs Oct. 4-5. The runway is currently in safe working condition, but there are a few areas requiring attention during Maine’s short construction season. This includes ASR work — alkali-silica reaction occurs in the concrete and creates deformations in the runway. The runway closure is […]

American Airlines announces new non-stop flights for Bangor International Airport

April 14, 2021

BANGOR, ME – American Airlines announced Wednesday two new routes for Bangor International Airport. Saturday service to Miami is slated to start at the end of June and run through Labor Day. Flights to Dallas will begin as Saturday-only service on July 3, but will begin being operated daily from mid-August to Nov. 6. “We’re […]

Delta announces 3 new routes for BGR

March 19, 2021

Delta Airlines is announcing daily service from Bangor to Boston starting  May 5, and Saturday only service from Bangor to Atlanta and Detroit on May 8. Summer travel at your leisure: Delta connects customers to 20+ mountain, beach and vacation destinations with new, increased flying Nine brand-new routes enhance connectivity to popular destinations More nonstop […]