Alaska Central Express
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 1987 (as Yutana Airlines) |
| Headquarters | Anchorage, Alaska , United States |
Area served | Alaska |
| Products | Cargo transport, expedited small package delivery, charter passenger flights |
Alaska Central Express operates as an airline headquartered at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The airline primarily focuses on cargo transport and expedited small package delivery.
History
The airline was originally established in 1987 under the name Yutana Airlines. In 1994, it adopted the name Alaska Central Express following the acquisition of a Part 135 operating certificate from a Fairbanks, Alaska-based operator. Several foundational staff members and equipment, including three Raytheon Beechcraft 1900C aircraft, were obtained from MarkAir Express, a division of the defunct MarkAir. In 2007, ACE Air Cargo broadened its services to include charter passenger flights by introducing a Beech 1900C combi model. By 2020, Alaska Central Express maintained a fleet comprising twenty aircraft with intentions for continued expansion.
Destinations
Alaska Central Express connects 35 locations within Alaska, servicing key airports such as Anchorage, Bethel, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, and Sitka. The airline emphasizes freight transportation to isolated communities throughout the state.
Fleet
As of March 2014, the fleet operated by Alaska Central Express consisted of:[1]
| Aircraft | Number in Fleet | Passenger Capacity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytheon Beech 1900C Airliner | 12 | 9 | |
| Raytheon Beech 1900C Airliner | 1 | 6 | configured for cargo or passengers |
| Raytheon Beech 1900C Airliner | 2 | − | dedicated cargo aircraft |
| Total | 15 | ||
On July 7, 2020, ACE augmented its fleet by purchasing eight Beechcraft airplanes through the bankruptcy auction of Ravn Alaska.
Accidents and incidents
- On January 22, 2010, Alaska Central Express Flight 22 crashed into the ocean shortly after departing Sand Point airport, resulting in the fatalities of both crew members.
- On March 8, 2013, ACE Flight 51, operated with a Beech 1900C (registration N116AX) flying from King Salmon to Dillingham, crashed near the Muklung Hills-Aleknagik area, causing the deaths of both pilots.
See also
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