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Story Archives of 'Manchester Airport'Airplane De-Icing Agents Challenge Merrimack RiverBy Jon Greenberg on Monday, September 22, 2008.The air transportation industry and environmental agencies face a difficult challenge over deicing. From late fall to early spring, the only way to make planes safe to fly is to spray them with chemicals to remove frost and ice. The problem is, those chemicals can suck the oxygen out of the rivers and streams they run into. At Manchester Boston Regional Airport, deicing agents run into the Merrimack River. According to the latest test results, the chemical load can be more than thirty times what it ought to be. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
  Manchester's Airport, Then and NowBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, May 8, 2007.In some ways, the history of Manchester's Airport is the history of aviation itself. A new book traces the roots of the airport all the way back to the early days, when airplanes were mostly just used to entertain curious crowds. Tonight on the Front Porch, we'll look at the past, present and future of Manchester airport and how it went from a couple of dirt runways to a worthy competitor for Boston's air travelers.
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An Airport Update with Kevin DillonBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, August 16, 2006.Security changes, Name changes, and other changes – at New Hampshire’s only major airport. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Kevin Dillon joins us, to talk about what’s going on at his facility, its response to the London terror plot...also, “what’s in a name†and how troubles in the aviation industry affect small and medium airports like his. Laura's guest is Kevin Dillon, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director. listen:
Flying High in the Granite StateBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.Last week, aldermen in Manchester approved a controversial decision to change the airport's name to include the city of "Boston" in the title. The effort was made in part to help stem the reduction in passengers flying out of Manchester. We'll talk about the significance of such a name change and how the trend is playing out nationally. Our guests are David Field, the Americas Editor for Airline Business Magazine, and Kevin Dillon, the director of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. And we'll hear producer Liz Bulkley's true story about her flight from Boston to Washington, DC where she was the only passenger. listen:
Erik LindberghBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, September 16, 2005.The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society celebrates the opening of the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire at the Manchester Airport today. We'll talk with Erik Lindbergh about the significance of such a museum and about his life as a pilot and artist. Lindbergh is the grandson of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh. listen:
Manchester Airport Vies for JetBlue BusinessBy Rebecca Kaufman on Thursday, July 10, 2003.JET BLUE AIRWAYS HAS MADE A NAME FOR ITSELF OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. IT’S THE AIRLINE THAT FLIES CHEAPLY BUT LUXURIOUSLY. THEY OFFER SOUTHWEST PRICES, BUT INSTEAD OF PROVIDING PEANUTS, JET BLUE OFFERS TV SCREENS. TO FLY JET BLUE, NEW ENGLANDERS HAVE TO LEAVE FROM BURLINGTON, VERMONT OR NEW YORK CITY. BUT RECENTLY, THE AIRLINE HAS BEEN MAKING NOISES ABOUT LANDING IN THE BOSTON AREA. AS NHPR CORRESPONDENT REBECCA KAUFMAN REPORTS, MANCHESTER AIRPORT COULD BE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Manchester AirportBy Trish Anderton on Monday, July 1, 2002.It's enjoyed a strong comeback since September 11th. We'll talk about that, and new security measures - Manchester is slated to be one of the first airports to federalize its screeners. Trish talks with Manchester Airport Director Kevin Dillon. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Manchester Keeps GrowingBy John Walters on Friday, April 19, 2002.In our most recent installment of NHPR's occasional Friday editor series, John Walters talks with Union Leader City Editor John Toole about the expanding airport, continued downtown development and the possibility of minor league baseball in the Queen City. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Eagles Have LandedBy Doug MacPherson on Wednesday, December 12, 2001.They're back. The eagles seen nesting along the Merrimac River not far from the Manchester airport seem to have returned. Last year two eagles threw the future of the airport's access road into temporary uncertainty while the state had to deal with the federal endangered species law. The two built a nest, but didn't breed.then they left. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Air Security Debate Touches Down In ManchesterBy Josh Rogers on Monday, November 5, 2001.Manchester Airport was the backdrop for warring press conferences that took up the question of how the federal government should address airport security reforms. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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