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The U.S. Navy’s Alaska-Class ‘Mini-Battleships’ Never Had a Chance

The Alaska-class cruisers were a fascinating and unique chapter in the history of naval warfare. Conceived during a time of rapid technological and strategic changes, these ships were designed to fill ...
AOL

Alaska is rolling out a new business-class experience as it expands further into Europe and Asia. Here's what to expect.

Alaska wants its 787s to have a distinct Alaska identity and better compete with rivals American, Delta, and United.Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is making a bigger push onto the global stage — and ...
The National Interest

The Alaska-Class Battlecruiser War Not Quite a Battleship

While Alaska wasn’t even a state at the time, the United States Navy developed a new class of warship named in honor of the then-territory. All six of the subsequently planned vessels were to be named ...
The National Interest

Alaska-Class Battlecruisers: Powerful Navy Warships Rendered Useless

What You Need to Know: The Alaska-class battlecruisers were conceived by the U.S. Navy in the 1930s to counter Germany’s fast and powerful “pocket battleships” and Japan’s rumored “super cruisers.” ...
Juneau Empire

Alaska-class ferry misses goal: Parts to be built Outside

As Alaska struggles to solve a multibillion-dollar annual deficit, it seems like a distant dream: A state, flush with cash, spending $120 million to build two ships without a dime of federal help. On ...
Alaska Public Media

AMHS announces another change to Alaska Class Ferry rollout

The Alaska Marine Highway System announced more changes to the Alaska Class Ferry rollout this week, but the summer schedule is still uncertain. The Alaska Marine Highway System changed its plans for ...