On the Fly is a behind-the-scenes look at Bangor International Airport, introducing listeners to the people who keep it running every day. Through real stories, insider perspectives, and practical travel tips, the podcast builds a stronger connection between BGR and the Maine community. The goal is simple: help travelers see BGR as their airport and encourage them to check it first when booking flights.
When a cross-country flight passes through a strange mass of lights, the crew is forced to make an emergency landing at the nearest airport, Bangor International. But when they step into the strangely frozen halls, they'll learn that terminal has more than one definition... in Stephen King's The Langoliers!
At least, that's how the script goes. But in real life, during the filming of the classic Stephen King movie, BGR wasn't frozen at all. It was abuzz with the challenge of balancing film and airplane crews alike. On this episode, Angel talks with Heidi Suletzki, Bob Jarvis, and Stu Tinker about their involvement and connections in the strange days of The Langoliers. Their stories and more are On The Fly!
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6 Oct 2026
Three And A Half Days Down!
There is one thing that an airport tries really hard not to do, and when it happens, it's a big deal. And at Bangor International Airport, that one thing happened. On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson chats with returning guests Beth Martin and Francis Robbins and discusses what happened on the three-and-a-half-day rollercoaster when BGR had to stop flying.
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22 Sept 2026
Dustin Gallagher is On The Fly!
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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10 Sept 2026
And Then Came Sept. 12
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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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8 Sept 2026
When the Skies Fell Silent
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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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25 Aug 2026
UMaine's Jordan Stevens is On The Fly!
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!
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11 Aug 2026
Greg James is On The Fly!
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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28 Jul 2026
Francis Robbins is On The Fly!
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!
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14 Jul 2026
Beth Martin is On The Fly!
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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30 Jun 2026
Colonel Nate Arnold is On The Fly!
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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16 Jun 2026
Joe Friedman is On The Fly!
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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2 Jun 2026
Leif Feige is On The Fly!
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!
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19 May 2026
Bill Dean is On The Fly!
On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Bill Dean, a Korean War veteran and representative of Bangor International Airport's Troop Greeters. Starting in 1991, he stood in the bustling airport, no matter the weather, time, or crowd, to welcome troops to Bangor, Maine- and through thick and thin, Bill has kept greeting them ever since. Even as the operation itself has grown, tightened, and faced its own hardships, Maine Troop Greeters has always come out stronger, and Bill has as well. His story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!
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5 May 2026
Brian Pike is On The Fly!
On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Brian Pike, the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor at BGR. From important issues to minor faults, whenever an aircraft has an issue at Bangor International Airport, Brian and his team are the first to check it out. With 32 years of fixing what needs fixing, both in his civilian life and in service to his country, this super supervisor has certainly earned his wings. His story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!
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24 Mar 2026
Heather Lavaway is On The Fly!
Now boarding On The Fly, Bangor International Airport's one-stop gateway to entertainment, information, and savvy travel trips. Telling the stories of BGR, with both an eye on the sky and an ear to the ground, and letting you get to know all the people who work together to make each flight at BGR a top choice for savvy travelers!
This episode of On The Fly, your hosts Angel Matson and Aimee Thibodeau interview Heather Lavaway, BGR's Passenger Service Supervisor (She doesn't supervise passengers; she supervises the people who supervise the passengers!), who, alongside her super squad of Aviation Service Agents, work to make sure the best customer service goes to the best customers: you! Her story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!
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24 Mar 2026
Susanna Quinn is On The Fly!
Now boarding On The Fly, Bangor International Airport's one-stop gateway to entertainment, information, and savvy travel trips. Telling the stories of BGR, with both an eye on the sky and an ear to the ground, and letting you get to know all the people who work together to make each flight at BGR a top choice for savvy travelers!
This episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Susanna Quinn, an operations officer at BGR. She and her team keep an eye on every little detail of the airfield, from every light, to every sign, to even any wayward animals that wander onto the field! If something is up, Susanna is on it, and will make sure that everything is ship-shape for your flight. Her story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!
Produced by Sutherland Weston. Contact us at https://sutherlandweston.com/
24 Mar 2026
James Scripture is On The Fly!
Now boarding On The Fly, Bangor International Airport's one-stop gateway to entertainment, information, and savvy travel trips. Telling the stories of BGR, with both an eye on the sky and an ear to the ground, and letting you get to know all the people who work together to make each flight at BGR a top choice for savvy travelers!
This episode of On The Fly, your hosts Angel Matson and Aimee Thibodeau interview James Scripture, BGR's Airfield Maintenance Supervisor. Does the airfield act out of control very often? Well, you'd be surprised! He and his crew work night and day to make sure the runways are free and clear, clean and plowed, and the restrictions they face with these challenges might surprise you. His story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!
Produced by Sutherland Weston. Contact us at https://sutherlandweston.com/
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