28-year-old pilot killed after Cessna 206 crashes into Alaska’s Porcupine River
A 28-year-old pilot was killed after a Cessna 206 aircraft crashed into the Porcupine River in Alaska. The…
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Alaska Airlines’ largest Californian lounge opens after $30M relocation: video
Alaska Airlines has opened its largest Californian-based airport lounge following a $30 million relocation in San Francisco, United…
Alaska flight paramedics save civilian fallen from Yukon River cabin
On July 5, 2024, an US Army aeromedical unit rescued an adult civilian after he fell from a…
Alaska unveils new world-class $85M training hub for pilots, cabin crew and more
Alaska Airlines has unveiled plans for a new world-class, super-size training facility in Renton, United States (US). Alaska…
Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff secure new contract in split vote
Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff have agreed to new contract terms including an increase in pay and “quality…
Alaska Airlines grounds 737 MAX 9 fleet after plugged door blowout midflight
Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after part of the plane’s fuselage…
Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa Claus rescues critically ill patient
During the Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa Claus, a festive mission has turned into a critical rescue operation. On…
Northern Pacific Airways rebrands as New Pacific Airlines amid trademark litigation
In a move aimed at resolving trademark litigation, Northern Pacific Airways, an Alaskan startup airline, announced its intention…
USAF intercepts Russian aircraft amid military operation in Alaska
Six Russian aircraft including SU-35 fighter jets, IL-78 tankers, and TU-95 bombers were intercepted by US Air Force…
Northern Pacific Airways seeks approval from DOT to fly to Mexico
Anchorage-based start-up carrier Northern Pacific Airways has submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to…
Ravn Alaska to retrofit Dash-8 turboprops with ZeroAvia powertrains
British-American hydrogen-electric aircraft developer ZeroAvia has won a new order for 30 ZA2000 powertrains, which will be retrofitted into De…
One of the last airmail pilots in America shares his story
At around 663,000 square miles, Alaska, which is located on the northwest extremity of North America, is by…
Incorrect wiring behind deadly PenAir turboprop runway excursion in Alaska
Incorrectly wired anti-skid sensors were behind the fatal runway overrun of a Saab 2000 turboprop aircraft in Alaska…
Bomb threat prompts Anchorage Airport temporary closure
Anchorage Airport, currently claiming to be the world’s busiest airport, has reopened for incoming flights after a security…