Does Alaska aviation need a ‘champion,’ or just the funding we deserve?
The FAA believes that even with devastating crash statistics, Alaska’s small population just does not and will not warrant the same degree of funding as the Lower 48.
The mystery surrounding the Medallion Foundation’s safety record
Between 2002 and 2019, at least 131 commercial aircraft accidents in Alaska involved Medallion star and shield recipients.
Taquan Air crashes are about much more than one company
The crashes raise questions about whether Medallion standards meant to reward safe air operators are meaningful.
If Supreme Court rolls back coverage for pre-existing conditions, Alaskans will suffer
Watching the debate over President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee is infuriating because I know that my family's health care is at risk.
NTSB investigators should look at training, safety effectiveness
Close review of Togiak, other recent crashes could reveal flaws in current programs.
NTSB investigators should look at training, safety effectiveness
Close review of Togiak, other recent crashes could reveal flaws in current programs.
Time to ask whether the Medallion Foundation saves pilots' and passengers' lives
Although the number of accidents has been reduced, the Medallion Foundation’s programs have yet to fully solve problems plaguing Alaska aviation.
What brings pilots to Valdez? A new video offers some clues
A mini-documentary from Indie Alaska explores what drives the pilots that drive Alaska's legendary Super Cubs.
What brings pilots to Valdez? A new video offers some clues
A mini-documentary from Indie Alaska explores what drives the pilots that drive Alaska's legendary Super Cubs.
The short, brilliant career of Alaska's first woman pilot
What might have been still haunts Marvel Crosson's family and fans.
The short, brilliant career of Alaska's first woman pilot
What might have been still haunts Marvel Crosson's family and fans.
Scholarship, refresher classes offer avenues to safer flight for Alaska pilots
May's a good time to bone up on some flying fundamentals with a series of continuing education courses, or boost your cockpit safety by applying for a scholarship that equips pilots with Spidertracks tracking technology.