General News

Inclement weather along the East Coast couldn't keep everyone away from celebrating the 12th Annual Angel Flight NE Fly-In on Saturday, October 3rd. Nearly 55 pilots and their guests from throughout the Northeast gathered flew into Nantucket for a cookout, pilot awards and camaraderie.

The Fly-In is an opportunity for Angel Flight NE to recognize and thank its many pilot volunteers who donate so much to fulfilling Angel Flight’s mission. The Fly-In offers special recognition to pilots who become Frequent Flyers by completing 12 flights in a year, and for pilots who earn their “Wings” after completing 25, 50, 75 and 100 lifetime flights. Please visit the photo gallery.

AFNE Pilot and Board Member, Peter Ryan, along with assistance from AFNE staff, recruited volunteers and sponsors for this year’s affair.  Susan Carpenter, a caterer on the island, coordinated and recruited a large number of volunteers, including hotel chefs, to handle the food preparation and service. 

Angel Flight NE would like to thank the following Nantucket businesses and individuals who made this day of recognition possible:

• The Downyflake
• Daily Breads
• Even Keel Café
• A. K. Diamond's
• Bartlett's Farm
• Sysco Foods
• Something Natural
• Fog Island Café
• Faregrounds Restaurant
• Stop and Shop
• Easy St. Cantina
• Cook's Café
• The Hen House
• Cowboys
• The Nantucket Bake Shop
• Dan's Pharmacy
• Nantucket Nectars
• Linda Peterson , Nantucket High School Kitchen Services
• Nantucket Island Tours
• Al Peterson, Nantucket Airport Airport Manager
• Janine Torres, Nantucket Airport Executive Assist.
• Nantucket Airport Operations staff
• Nantucket Tower