The Dalton Can’t Wait
The Dalton Highway is essential infrastructure for the North Slope. How is this critical road maintained and what improvements does it need to support resource development?
Transportation
Boeing 737-8 Enables Alaska Airlines Nonstop Route from Anchorage to Tokyo
Alaska Airlines announced its first route to Asia in nearly 30 years, with flights from Anchorage to Tokyo starting next spring.
Six Alaska Port Projects Split $105M in Federal Funds
Six port and maritime infrastructure projects across Alaska split nearly $105 million in federal funds from the US Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Feds Put $249M Toward Port MacKenzie Railroad Extension
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded the Alaska Railroad Corporation $249 million to complete a half-built rail extension to Port MacKenzie.
Alaska Railroad Promotes Real Estate Director
The Alaska Railroad Corporation promoted Kristen Gratrix from Manager of Real Estate Contracts to Real Estate Director.
NAC Hires Aviation Vet for CEO
Northern Air Cargo named Mark Lester as President and CEO so that interim leader Dave Karp can focus on his regular job as top Alaska executive for parent company Saltchuk.