Appreciating an Alaskan Icon.

• Author: Mackenzie, Kathryn
• Position: FROM THE EDITOR

We are always busy at Alaska Business. Whether we're brainstorming about important issues to include in the magazine or refining nascent products such as our weekly newsletter, the Alaska Business Monitor, there is no such thing as a dull day in our midtown office. So much so that the letter from the editor, something that is deeply important to any editor-including me-often gets pushed to the very end of my list of 'to-dos' Not because I don't care, but because each month I spend weeks agonizing over what to talk about in this space Which of our many feature articles should we highlight? And. most importantly, what information can be included here to augment the rest of our content, adding more context to the news and issues we discuss on the website, in the newsletter, and in the Maska Business magazine special editions, special sections, and feature stories'

This month was no different. We're deep in planning for the Best of Alaska Business awards party and special section (the results are in and there are some surprises this year, all of which will be revealed in our July issue), and, of course, we're planning for the Top 49ers event in September, while still writing, editing, and planning for the next big issue. All to say it was a pretty typical month, yet a great month because there was one big difference-I've known for several weeks what I want to focus on in June: our cover story on Alaska Airlines.

Featured on the Alaska Business cover this month is a pilot from Alaska Airlines, modeling one of the new uniforms the airline debuted earlier this year. She stands proud and strong, looking toward the future with a smile her on face. Her image is representative of Alaska Airlines and how it operates. For close to ninety years Alaska Airlines has been changing the aviation world through innovation, a commitment to diversity and safety, and whole lot of firsts.

'As we have grown to take Alaskans where they want to fly, our heritage and our roots are with us every mile. From the smiling inspiration on every tail to the word 'Alaska' on the side of every airplane, we recognize and celebrate our past while always looking towards the future,' says Vice President of Marketing Sangila Woerner.

Alaska Airlines was born here in 1932 and has remained a steadfast...