New Director of Marine Services and General Manager at Bowhead Transport
Bowhead Transport promoted Clark Hill to Director of Marine Services and hired Luther Bartholomew to succeed him as General Manager.
Transportation
Federal Funds for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Co-generation Power Facility
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will use $3.3 million in federal funds to build a co-generation power plant.
New and Rising Top 49ers
Grant Aviation and Copper River Management Company join the Top 49ers this year, and NIMA Corporation of Nunivak Island is on the cusp. Meet the up-and-coming elite among Alaska’s big businesses.
Alaska DOT&PF Receives $177.4 Million Grant to Modernize Ferry Services
Federal grants include $106.4 million to replace MV Tustumena, $66 million for system-wide improvements, and $5 million for onboard Wifi.
Alaska Airlines Completes $1.9B Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines completed a $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, less than a year after both companies’ boards approved the deal.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Takes Flight with US Air Force Vet as General Manager
The first Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Alaska opens with US Air Force veteran Steven Udall returning to Anchorage as General Manager.