Alaska Resumes Operations After ‘IT Outage’
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after a technology-related glitch forced the carrier to ground all flights for about three hours late Sunday night.
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Alaska Cuts Flights Over Tariff Concerns
Alaska Air Group says it is delaying delivery of two Embraer E175s intended for its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air, due to tariffs imposed on Embraer’s home country, Brazil.
Horizon Mechanics Get 20% Pay Bump in New Contract
Horizon and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association have agreed on a contract that increases total compensation by 20%, along with other benefits.
Livery of the Week: Horizon Air ‘Meatball’ Retro Livery
In stark contrast to the blue and green shades painted on most of its fleet, Horizon Air’s retrojet bears its bold original livery.
Ex-Alaska Pilot Dodges Attempted Murder Charges
A grand jury has dropped attempted murder charges against a former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight.
New Details Emerge About Rogue Alaska Pilot
More details have emerged regarding the off-duty Alaska pilot who attempted to shut off an aircraft while it was airborne.
Authorized Person in Horizon Air Cockpit Attempts to Shut Down Both Engines Inflight
The flight landed in Portland 51 minutes after departure, and passengers were rebooked onto other flights, the airline said.
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Launch Ascend Pilot Academy
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air — the Seattle-based carrier’s regional partner — have teamed up to launch their Ascend Pilot Academy (APA), aimed towards providing pilots with a simple, more affordable path to becoming commercial pilots. Participants in the program will eventually land themselves in the right seat at Horizon Air, with the opportunity to […]
Alaska Airlines Announces Development of Hydrogen Engine
Alaska Airlines has announced a partnership with California-based ZeroAvia to develop a hydrogen-electric powertrain. The new engine will be installed on a De Havilland Q400, operated by Alaska’s wholly-owned subsidiary Horizon Air. Alaska and ZeroAvia will work together to modify one of ZeroAvia’s existing powertrains to a new ZA2000 engine family that will be able […]
Alaska Airlines Begins E175 Flights Within Alaska
Air service changes have come in the state of Alaska. Seattle-based Alaska Airlines, with regional partner Horizon Air, announced the intent to bring the Embraer E175 jet to serve smaller communities in the state in June, and they have made good on their commitment. In the beginning of April 2020, Alaska-based carrier Ravn Air filed […]
