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Bangor International Airport announced as winner of the Best SME Award

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 handlers who play an integral role in delivering industry excellence around the world. Business’ […]

BGR Recognized for Ground Handling Excellence

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

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

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 Tarmac Delay Emergency Contingency Plan

Bangor International Airport (BGR) has prepared this Tarmac Delay Emergency Contingency Plan pursuant to §42301 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Questions regarding this plan can be directed to Tony Caruso, Airport Director at tcaruso@flybangor.com or (207) 992-4600. Bangor International Airport is filling this plan with the Department of Transportation because (1) […]

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

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

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 […]

Delta announces 3 new routes for BGR

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 […]