Anchorage International Airport Ranks Top in US for Cargo, 3rd Globally
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport now ranks as busiest cargo airport in the US and third-busiest cargo airport worldwide.
Tag: Aviation
New Owner Rebrands Airframes Alaska and Alaskan Bushwheels as McFarlane Alaska
Alaskan Bushwheels and Airframes Alaska are splitting away from the Alaska Gear Company brand under the name McFarlane Alaska, a division of Kansas-based aviation parts supplier Victor Sierra.
Evolving Air Fleets
From the return of hot air ballooning over Anchorage to life-saving turboprops, evolving air fleets are reaching new heights.
Takeoff Speed: Student Pilots Fly into the Wild Blue
With 1 in 100 Alaskans certified to fly—or six times the national average, per capita—the state has a thriving network of flight schools. What resources are available for those looking to take to the skies?
Southwest Heading North: Airline Adds Seasonal ANC Routes
Southwest Airlines is scheduling seasonal service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport starting in May 2026.
NAC Launches Anchorage–Seattle Route with Same-Day Rural Access
Northern Air Cargo says the new direct cargo route between Seattle and Anchorage enables same-day rural delivery.
The Safety Corner: Aviation Risk Management
Air travel in Alaska is essential, and crashes will happen. Sean Dewalt explains how to assess the risk so that employees complete each flight safely.
WestJet Bringing Seasonal Anchorage–Calgary Flights in Summer 2025
Calgary-based WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, will begin twice-weekly flights between Anchorage and Calgary in 2025.
More Direct Lower 48 Flights Coming to Fairbanks Airport
Delta Airlines will fly between Fairbanks and Salt Lake City next summer, and a Dallas-Fort Worth route could be on the way.
Grant Aviation Grows Fleet to Better Serve Kenai Peninsula
New aircraft let Grant Aviation double its daily capacity between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula.