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Alaska Airlines’ 2022 sustainability report shares strides forward, key learnings and challenges faced 

In our 2022 report, we share where we’ve made strides and lessons learned. We are also aware of where we face challenges—such as closing the significant gap to enable and scale technologies like SAF which are not currently available at the scope, scale or cost needed to reach our own or our industry’s long-term goals. We’re proud of our progress, which is driven by the teamwork of our employees, and together with strong partners.

Air Transport World Names Alaska Airlines 2022 Airline of the Year

Aviation Week Network’s Air Transport World (ATW), the leading media brand serving the information needs of the global airline and commercial air transport communities, announced today that Alaska Airlines is the 2022 ATW Airline of the Year.  The ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards recognize excellence across a broad range of airline operations and are widely considered as the most coveted in…

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins UNCF Board of Directors

Today, UNCF announced six leading corporate executives will join its board of directors, effective immediately, including Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci. UNCF is the largest scholarship provider for students of color and an organization dedicated to enabling under-represented students to become highly-qualified college graduates. Minicucci’s appointment to the board is another example of our…

Alaska Airlines statement regarding this week’s NTSB hearing

We appreciate the importance of the investigative hearing being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and the “In-Flight Mid Exit Door Plug Separation.” This hearing is part of the NTSB’s established investigation to obtain additional information necessary to determine the facts, circumstances and probable cause of the accident.…

Alaska Airlines Board elects Justin Neff vice president strategic sourcing & supply chain management and Ann Ardizzone vice president special projects; McGee Air Services Board elects Jeff Helfrick president and secretary

Alaska Airlines has elevated two seasoned leaders to pivotal roles within the company focused on enhancing the company’s commitment to safety and operational growth. The company also appointed a new president to its subsidiary, McGee Air Services, a leader in ground services and aircraft management.

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