U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) welcomed a $25 million investment in Alaska aviation safety by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the FAA’s Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (DYAASI). This investment is a result of a Sullivan provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of […]
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Senator Dan Sullivan Applauds Safety Overhaul with Critical Upgrades & 174 New Weather Stations for Alaska
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) last week celebrated the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a new effort to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and provide air traffic controllers with modern, reliable equipment. This overhaul includes several Alaska-specific provisions, including the addition of […]
Atlas Air Worldwide Expands Commitment to Workforce Development with University of Alaska Anchorage
Photo – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks with Atlas Air Regional Chief Pilot Tyler Cresswell and University of Alaska Anchorage President Pat Pitney as he tours UAA’s Aviation Technology Center on Merrill Field and Atlas Air announces its continued support of needs-based scholarships to UAA, bringing its total contribution to $100,000. Atlas Air Worldwide […]
Aleutian Airways to Elevate Alaska Connectivity with First ATR-600 Aircraft
Aleutian Airways, operated by Sterling Airways, is proud to announce a major step forward in its mission to connect the communities of Alaska to Anchorage and beyond: the acquisition of its first ATR-600 aircraft through a new partnership with Azorra Aircraft Leasing. This milestone not only expands the airline’s fleet but unlocks new possibilities for […]
Angie Spear Appointed as Alaska International Airport System Director
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced the appointment of Angie Spear as the new Director of the Alaska International Airport System (AIAS). Angie brings over 18 years of aviation experience, having served as the Manager of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) since 2018 and most recently, as the Interim Manager of […]
DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska
Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward recently with a $12.4 million SMART Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). This funding will enable the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to implement the Scalable Operations and Advanced Remote Technologies (SOAR) Initiative. The […]
NATA and Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide. NATA and AACA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at the exchange of expertise and information through committee […]
NASAO Set to Return to Anchorage in September 2025
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced that the 2025 NASAO Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held in Anchorage, Alaska at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center from Sunday, September 21 – Wednesday, September 24, 2025. All photos taken in 2008 by Kim Stevens This is the first time since […]
Merlin Successfully Completes FAA-Contracted, Alaska-Based Flight Trials for Nation’s First Air Cargo Network Flown by a Non-Human Pilot
Merlin has announced it successfully completed 25 test flights in Alaska following a $1 million contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to demonstrate a highly automated flight control system in conjunction with a safety pilot. In partnership with the FAA-designated University of Alaska Fairbanks UAS Test Site and Everts Air Cargo, the test flights […]
Ravn Alaska and Molly Bz Cookies Announce Partnership
In partnership with Molly Bz Cookies, Northern Pacific Airways dba Ravn Alaska has announced an exclusive agreement to provide onboard cookies. This will be a recipe specifically designed for Ravn Alaska featuring the Cinnadoodle. “This is an exciting time to partner with Molly Bz. With her extensive background in baking and creativity, it was a […]
