The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to issue special regulations to address flight safety hazards specific to air tour operations in Ketchikan, Alaska. In a report issued last week, the NTSB said that seven air tour airplane crashes in and around Ketchikan since 2007, killing 31 people and seriously […]
Alaska
FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska to Fly Below Hazardous Weather
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is publishing 54 GPS-guided routes in Alaska, allowing pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions. The 30 new and 24 amended Terminal Transition Routes, known as T-routes, are part of the FAA’s Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative. “Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place […]
Stef Goza Joins RAF Alaska Liaison Team
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has announced that Stef Goza has joined the Alaska Liaison Team. Goza started flying as a teenager in Iowa’s flatlands, where she was born and raised. She earned her pilot certificate in her 20s and flew for the next few years, but like a lot of us, flying was set on […]
New Carbon Cub FX-3 to Be Given Away to Benefit State Aviation Programs
A brand new 2022 Carbon Cub FX-3 is being given away as the Grand Prize in an annual raffle to benefit the Alaska Airmen’s Association and the many general aviation programs they support throughout the state. The 3rd generation Carbon Cub, produced at CubCrafters in Yakima, Washington, has now arrived at the Association’s Lake Hood […]
Aviation Associations Mark Passing of Longtime Aviation Advocate Rep. Don Young
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen hailed U.S. House Rep. Don Young (R-AK) for his steadfast service to his country, and his passionate commitment to promoting aviation, upon news of the long-tenured congressman’s passing March 18 at age 88. “Don Young was a vigorous advocate for our nation’s aviation industry throughout […]
FAA Begins Adding Weather Reporting Stations across Alaska
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started installing technology across Alaska to provide weather conditions to pilots before they take to the skies. Eight new Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) will provide continuous, real-time and accurate weather information on remote areas of Alaska. The sites, recommended by the Alaska aviation community, […]
Northern Pacific Airways’ B757-200 Spreads Its Wings.
On January 18, 2022, Northern Pacific Airways introduced the new livery design on the first aircraft to guests attending the unveiling event in San Bernardino, California, at the Certified Aviation Services LLC (CAS.) hangar. Certified Aviation Services LLC is the MRO responsible for carrying out the painting of the livery. The innovative design is thoughtfully […]
FAA Invests $42 Million in Airports Across Alaska to Increase Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award seven Alaska airports a total of $42 million in Airport Improvement Program grants to help with safety, access and sustainability efforts. The FAA has awarded more than 64 grants totaling $257.4 million to Alaska airports during fiscal year 2021. “These grants reflect our ongoing […]
Northern Pacific Airways Announces Purchase of Its First Six Boeing 757-200s
Anchorage-based Northern Pacific Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FLOAT Alaska LLC, agreed to the purchase of its first six aircraft—Boeing 757-200s. The airline completed the transaction to meet part of its initial fleet requirements. The first aircraft within this purchase will be delivered immediately. The airline intends to offer service between points in the U.S. […]
FAA Invests $85 Million in Airports Across Alaska
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced 19 airports across Alaska will receive a total of $85 million through Airport Improvement Program grants to help with safety, access and sustainability efforts. The funding is from the fifth round of fiscal year 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants. “Aviation is a way of life […]
