Airline shares fall as oil prices rise

Airlines stocks fell on Tuesday as fuel prices rose, suggesting that investors may be nervous that recent fare increases may not be enough.

Essential Air Service, grants for Alaska preserved in FAA bill

After five years and nearly two dozen short-term extensions of the Federal Aviation Administration budget, the state that relies on air transportation more than any other can breathe a little easier.

By Andrew Jensen, Alaska Journal of Commerce

FAA to implement ADS-B nationwide within a decade

A small aviation company is making big strides in getting its technology to become an industry standard. A long-awaited reauthorization from the Federal Aviation Administration adds widespread installation real-time safety technology in 2020.

By Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Transportation boosted to top of political agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of procrastination, the White House and Congress have suddenly boosted a long-term plan to improve the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems to the top of the political agenda.

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Few surprises in state’s annual aviation report

The state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has just released its 2011 aviation annual report with some typical statistics and a few new developments.

By Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Fantasy camp for those who love to fly

Eric Mueller's vacation started when his plane filled with smoke. Soon, people slid down an emergency chute, inflated life vests and climbed into a raft. Mueller loved every minute of it.

SCOTT MAYEROWITZ,AP Airlines Writer

Wasilla man crosses the finish line in second place at Winter X Games

Anchorage Port Director Sheffield steps down

Port of Anchorage Director Bill Sheffield is retiring from his post, effective Jan. 15. The 83-year-old former governor has been running Alaska’s principal port since 2001 and leaves behind a combination of accomplishments as well as controversies.

By Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Alaska Reserve group gets early ‘Red Tails’ viewing

Alaska’s 477th Fighter Group can trace its roots directly to the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. This heritage was honored when Lucasfilm gave select Reserve servicemen an early screening of the company’s new film “Red Tails.”

By Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Denali National Park changes entry to per person

The National Park Service will soon begin charging per person and not by the vehicle to enter Denali National Park and Preserve — home to the 20,320-foot Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America.

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