While the New York and Philadelphia airports had a pile of delays, we had some heavy action late afternoon with 2 North American 767-300’s, a FedEx 757-200 from Memphis, an Antonov AN-124 in the ADB livery I haven’t been able to catch yet as well as 2 Mad Dogs, an Allegiant and a Scandinavian headed … More Busy Afternoon at BGR
It isn’t out of the ordinary to see C-5’s or C-17’s coming in for the day to do touch and go exercises along with the KC-135’s based at the ANG base in Bangor. However, it was a pleasant sight seeing a C-130 from the Rhode Island Air National Guard today.
There is a new airline travel website out there that is similar to Expedia and Travelocity. It’s called RouteHappy. I stumbled onto it when someone I follow on Twitter mentioned it. The concept isn’t to only find you the best bang for your buck, but as they put it, the happiest flights for the lowest … More RouteHappy
Last night around 8 as I was coming home last night from work there were dark clouds over Bangor and Hermon. It wasn’t until I was on 95 looking down the runway that you could see the sun setting. I hurried to the GA terminal and then over by the old American hangar and got … More Sunset at BIA
There are some photos up on the 3315 Aviation photo stream of the 2013 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest. I’ll be adding more photos of spotting trips as well as the 2012 Great State of Maine Airshow at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. 3315 Aviation Flickr Stream 2013 New Smyrna Beach Balloon … More Flickr Stream
I’ve added a link to the official site for the Maine Troop Greeters. They are a very dedicated group of people who gather at the airport to welcome troops flying through Bangor on their way to military installations overseas or those who are returning home from deployment. I’m working on a piece to feature here … More The Maine Troop Greeters
If the proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines is approved, Bangor International Airport could lose the US Airways direct service to Washington’s Reagan National. The US Department of Justice is investigating whether or not US Airways will have to surrender some slots at National due to antitrust regulations.
American Airlines flight 55 from Manchester to O’Hare diverting to Bangor. Guessing medical event or possibly for fuel. No delays or holds for incoming flights at O’Hare. Scheduled to arrive at noon on 33. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL55 Update via Twitter: @AmericanAir – @3315aviation We show they will be arriving at 12:26p for refueling and then departing again … More AAL 55 Diverting to KBGR
The following is an article from the University of Maine Business School publication, MBS Connects about 1989 graduate, Martin Richard. Mr Richard was a fighter pilot for the US Air Force on a training mission over Cape Cod on September 11th, 2001 and came to Orono to present to adjunct professor Shawn McKenna’s Business Leadership … More UMaine Alumnus and USAF Fighter Pilot Speaks about Leadership Under Pressure
23 year old Alexander Michael Herrera attempted to open an emergency exit on board Alaska Airlines flight 132 from Anchorage to Portland, Oregon on Monday. As the place was on it’s final descent into Portland, Herrera was heard making “unusual statements” and then tried to open the emergency exit on the aircraft.
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