AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce: Alaska mining, petroleum, aerospace and health care jobs are forecast to grow fastest through 2034. Mining equipment operator jobs are projected to rise 23%, with aerospace engineering and operations roles up 22%. Air Travel and Freight: Alaska Airlines will retire its 11 oldest Boeing 737-700s next year, replacing them with larger jets that add passenger seats and cargo space on routes including Southeast Alaska’s milk run. Wrangell Investment: A $43 million federal grant is expected to support waterfront improvements, a possible shipyard site and replacement of the borough’s leaking water flume. Energy: Federal officials are easing environmental reviews for winter oil exploration in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Meanwhile, South Korea says a reported $54 billion investment in Alaska LNG remains under review, despite U.S. assurances the project will advance. Timber: Alaska Timber and Truss secured $2.5 million to retool its Falls Creek Road mill.
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