AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArctic Mobility Upgrade: BAE Systems delivered 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to the U.S. Army, including the first units for Vermont’s Army Mountain Warfare School, with more on order—an Alaska-relevant boost for cold-region testing and readiness. Cruise Health Watch: Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess reported a norovirus outbreak with 102 passengers and 23 crew ill, adding to a busy season of gastrointestinal incidents that keep cruise operators and regulators on high alert. Alaska Maritime Contracting: JAG Ketchikan LLC won a $99.6M NOAA contract for modernization of the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow, extending work through 2029 and adding major backlog for Ketchikan Shipyard. Air Travel Tech: TSA is partnering with Google Wallet to enable TSA PreCheck Touchless ID opt-in, aiming to speed identity checks for eligible travelers. Local Air Quality Planning: Alaska DEC is weighing a split of the Fairbanks/North Pole nonattainment area, with FAST Planning officials analyzing how it could shift federal highway funding priorities. Mining & Exploration Updates: NexGold Mining granted 18,181 DSUs to an independent director; the company also holds a 100% interest in a high-grade Niblack copper-gold-zinc-silver project in southeast Alaska. Energy & Markets: National gas prices continue easing heading into the July 4 weekend, with crude in the $60 range helping pull pump costs down.
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