DOT&PF Awarded Grant Funding for Rural Drones, Seward Highway Avalanche Mitigation
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities received two grants that provide added safety measures for Alaskans, both involving drone aircraft.
Transportation
Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
Alaska’s 2025 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan approved, opening door to $11 million for charging stations and more.
Fairbanks and Anchorage International Airports Unify Management Under One Director
The manager of the Fairbanks and Anchorage international airports formally takes a new title as Director of the Alaska International Airport System.
Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia
MV Columbia is the first Alaska Marine Highway System vessel to offer free, ship-wide WiFi; federal funding means other vessels will follow.
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.
Environmental Review Wraps on Alcan Port of Entry Modernization Project
New Alcan Port of Entry project moves forward to design with permitting approvals from US General Services Administration.