New Manager for Merrill Field Airport
The new Airport Manager at Merrill Field in Anchorage is Rich Sewell. Mayor Dave Bronson selected Sewell to run the city-owned airport, effective September 12.
Tag: Aviation
Alaska Airlines Adds Daily Route from Anchorage to Everett, WA
Alaska Airlines is adding daily round-trip service from Anchorage to Everett, Washington, just north of Seattle, effective November 30.
Federal Funds to Replace ANC’s Oldest Jetway
The passenger boarding bridge at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Gate B9 is getting a replacement thanks to a federal infrastructure grant.
ROTAK Brings CH-47 Chinooks to Anchorage
Two heavy-lift helicopters retired from US Army service join the fleet of ROTAK Helicopter Services.
Northern Pacific Airways Solicits Investors on Wefunder
Alaska’s newest airline has a sales pitch for residents of its home state: become part owner of the company for as little as $100.
UAF, Green Star Partner for School Drone Program
The UAF Geophysical Institute and Green Star of Interior Alaska are sending refurbished electronics to Valdez, Nenana, and Nulato for students to use for drone aircraft.
Drone Flies from Fairbanks Airport
A remote-piloted aircraft operated by UAF took off from the Fairbanks airport—the first large drone ever to fly from an international airport in Alaska.
Alaska Airlines Expands In-State Cargo Fleet with Two Planes
Alaska Air Cargo is adding two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its dedicated freighters serving the company’s namesake state, increasing the fleet from three to five aircraft by 2023.
Craig Campbell Appointed Interim Director of Ted Stevens International Airport
After years of overseeing rocket launches from Kodiak Island, airplanes are no problem for Craig Campbell.
Birchwood Airport Changing Hands from State to City
The state-owned Birchwood Airport in Chugiak could become property of the Municipality of Anchorage, in order to better address local needs.