NTSB: Pilot in crash near Utqiagvik blamed ‘unique’ autopilot malfunction
The Hageland Aviation Services flight was carrying mail to the village of Atqasuk.
Aviation
How to tow an airplane: Watch as this helicopter flies away with a wrecked Cessna
How do you haul away the wreckage of an airplane crash when there are no roads to the crash site? It's a common problem in Alaska, where helicopter crews routinely perform a bit of tricky salvage work.
Pilot survives crash of mail-run flight south of Utqiagvik
The pilot of the Hageland Aviation flight was picked up by a North Slope Borough rescue helicopter Wednesday morning.
NTSB faults pilots, FAA and Hageland in 2016 crash that killed 3
The National Transportation Safety Board pinned probable cause for the crash on the pilots but also blamed the FAA and the company for not ensuring proper training.
Canceled rocket launch not fault of Kodiak complex, official says
An Alaska Aerospace official said the canceled launch is not a setback for its effort to host commercial rocket launches for the first time.
Congress closes the door on privatizing air traffic control
Some Alaskans worried that privatization could give larger commercial airlines too much control over the system, leaving others saddled with high costs and long lines on the runway.
Man struck in head by plane during Navy training exercise on Arctic ice
The man, who works in California, was expected to make a full recovery, according to Bald Mountain Air Service, a Homer-based air carrier supporting the ICEX training mission.
Photos: Hundreds turn out for service honoring WWII vet and Lucky Wishbone founder George Brown
Brown, who died recently at age 96, received military funeral honors at the Alaska Aviation Museum.
They’re making a ‘Flying Boxcar’ plane into a mobile coffee shop. Because it’s too cool not to.
John Will and Jim Morris love airplanes and love building things. This project may end up being their masterpiece.
Alaska Airlines is making changes after its acquisition of Virgin America
The airline is tweaking its look and rolling out new features following its acquisition of Virgin America.
Delta Air gets tough on emotional support and service animals
The change comes in response to what the carrier said was an 84 percent spike in the number of reported animal incidents since 2016, including urination and defecation, biting and a high-profile mauling.
Angry tweets, viral videos are teaching airlines to observe social media, and respond
A survey released Tuesday by customer service firm Conversocial attempts to quantify how large airlines are interacting with the public on Twitter and Facebook.
As Alaska Air cuts costs, employee discontent grows
The focus on cost controls has left employees disgruntled with management -- and worried that the cost-cutting campaign will damage the company in the battle with Delta Air Lines over its hometown Seattle market.
Gov. Walker picks new manager for Anchorage airport
The incoming manager brings experience from O'Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
Fairbanks pilot charged with obstructing agency investigating fatal plane crash
Three passengers on Forest M. Kirst's plane were seriously injured in the 2014 crash in Atigun Pass, and one later died.
Fairbanks pilot charged with obstructing agency investigating fatal plane crash
Three passengers on Forest M. Kirst's plane were seriously injured in the 2014 crash in Atigun Pass, and one later died.
Ravn becomes 2nd air carrier to serve Dillingham and King Salmon
Ravn Alaska announced Tuesday it would begin flying to the region on Feb. 14, and tickets are now on sale.
How a World War II seaplane earned the title ‘Queen of Dago Lake’
Stranded on the Alaska Peninsula for 40 years, the amphibious airplane has become a cornerstone of the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage.
The not-scary reason for those wild contrails in the Anchorage sky
On Tuesday afternoon, a striking display of crisscrossing contrails filled the sky above Anchorage, leading some to speculate about ominous explanations.
Alaska Airlines will take over Horizon Air’s operations in Alaska
Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines' sister company, will end its operations in Alaska in March and has offered its 51 Anchorage-based pilots and flight attendants work in the Lower 48.