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2301 Merrill Field Drive A-3, Anchorage AK 99501
phone 907 277-0071 fax 907 277-0072
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
The Alaska Air Carriers Association shares with Alaskans a profound sense of grief following recent aviation accidents resulting in the loss of multiple lives, including former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. Heartfelt condolences are extended to the families and friends of those involved in these events.
Ted Stevens, 86, served the public sector for six decades, starting with his military service in World War II. As a decorated pilot who flew in the 14th Air Force's, "Flying Tigers," he championed a safe, viable transportation system and tirelessly advocated for aviation safety. His tenacity resulted in airport improvements across Alaska, and formation of the Medallion Foundation, established to raise the bar of aviation safety.
According to an Alaska State Legislative Citation in 2000, proclaiming Ted Stevens as the Alaskan of the Century, “his career in Alaska began in Fairbanks during 'territorial days' where he practiced law before being appointed US Attorney in 1953. In a moment of cogent insight not duplicated since, the Department of Interior tapped him to become Legislative Counsel in Washington, DC, a position from which he played a key role in securing statehood for Alaska. He was elevated to the position of Solicitor in 1960.” Stevens served in the US Senate from 1968 until 2009, casting 15,033 votes during his tenure, serving as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee for eight years and as chair of the Senate Rules Committee.
Nationally, Stevens is best known for contributing to social and economic improvements which include the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act, the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and sponsorship which resulted in the establishment of the US Olympic Committee.
ALASKA AVIATION FACTS
(validated Oct 2009)
Commercial Operators
· 304 commercial operators in Alaska
· 2 Part 121
· 4 Part 121/135
· 263 Part 135
· 35 Part 91
· Fly over 835,000 total hours annually
· 420,000 scheduled flight hours
· 415,000 unscheduled flight hours
· 2.8 million metric tonnes of cargo move through Anchorage alone (3rd highest volume for world airports)
Fleet
· Alaska has a fleet of 10,792 aircraft
· 40% of the aircraft are based in Anchorage
· 85% are single engine
· 1.6 million landings recorded annually
Professionals
· Alaska has 763 IAs
· Alaska has 10,649 pilots
· Over 2,800 commercial pilots
· 12,750,000 single-engine hours
· 2,330,000 multi-engine hours
· 2,460,000 turbo-prop hours
· 3,600,000 turbo-fan hours
· 3,250,000 rotor wing hours
· Current pilots average over 9,000 career flight hours of experience
Economy
· Aviation contributes $3.5 billion to our economy
· Contributes 8% of the Gross State Product (GSP)
· 47,000 people employed in Alaskan aviation
· Employs 10% of the total workforce of Alaska
· Enplanements are 8 times higher than other rural areas in the Western US
· Freight per person is 39 times higher, almost one ton per person per year
Scale
· ANC is 9.5 flight hours from 90% of the world
· Flight area of over 3 million square miles
· The largest aviation system in the U.S.
· Distance from east to west is equivalent to flying coast to coast across the U.S.
· Over 700 registered airports & 1,200 airstrips
· 82% of communities not accessible by road
Geography
· Distance north to south: 1,500 miles
· Distance east to west: 2,700 miles
· Alaska has an area of 586,000 square miles
· Alaska has 47,000 miles of shoreline: more than all other 49 states combined
· 39 mountain ranges and 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America
· More than 100 volcanoes and volcanic fields
* The Economic Contribution of the Aviation Industry to Alaska’s Economy. Alaska DOT/PF commissioned study.
information is provided from the FAA Alaskan Region, NIOSH, and State of Alaska resources.
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