During a routine maintenance inspection flight from Anchorage, Alaska to Hillsboro, Oregon, Resolve Aviation was made aware of a dog shelter, rescue situation through the Raining Dogs Rescue in Oregon.  Raining Dogs was assisting the rescue of a young “Blue Heeler” named Shadow who was running out of options.  Connecting Raining Dogs to Alaska Heeler Puppies Rescue, Shadow would have no trouble finding a home in Alaska but he needed a lift. Since Resolve’s PC12 would be returning to Anchorage without cargo or passengers, the plane had plenty of room for Shadow.  As arrangements were finalized, the rescue groups asked to include 4 other pups who would find their forever homes, and the passage was planned. Kirsten from Alaska Heeler Puppies flew to Oregon where she joined Craig Walters from Resolve Aviation to assist in the transit to Anchorage.  With one stop in Sitka for fuel and dog walks, Craig, Kirsten, and the puppies (Shadow, Lucy, Julvia, Max, and Stella) safely arrived in Anchorage where all 5 Blue Heelers have either been adopted or are on their way to their Alaska Homes.  Thanks to the coordination of Raining Dogs Rescue and Alaska Heeler Puppies who traveled and shared costs of boarding and care, Resolve Aviation was able to donate the flight resulting in a fantastic outcome for pets and their new families.  Going the extra mile and caring for the communities we serve is just a part of the Resolve difference.  Learn more about Alaska Heeler Puppies.

During Resolve Aviation’s crew change flight from Anchorage to Dutch Harbor, Alaska (794 miles/1,278 km) Resolve’s Pilatus plane made a stop in King Cove, Alaska (188 miles/302 km) to deliver paint for the local church.  King Cove is a remote community and getting supplies is a logistical challenge.  Resolve’s aviation operations in Alaska enable our teams to support local community needs as well as delivering on our client’s requirements.

Providing air support for Eastern Aleutian Tribes, Trident Seafoods, and American Seafoods, Resolve Aviation is providing air transportation for health care workers and COVID vaccine supplies to remote fishery workers.  The chartered flights enable medical supplies and teams to safely reach Alaska communities in Akutan, Sandpoint, Dutch Harbor, and Cold bay where close to 2,000 fishery workers have received vaccinations.  To reach the offshore processing vessels, nurses and workers must transfer to helicopters Akutan, Alaska.   Resolve’s pilot, Craig Walters, puts his extensive Alaska flight experience to good use as he navigates the beautiful and dangerous terrain to ensure teams and cargo arrive where they are sorely needed.

Based in Western Alaska, Resolve Marine, is uniquely positioned to provide maritime emergency response, towing, diving, and aviation services.  Alaska is one of the last American frontiers where a delicate balance between commerce and nature is constantly observed.  Resolve Alaska’s projects are diverse ranging from early AM Ocean Towing to passenger/cargo aviation services. At the forefront of every Resolve Alaska response project and Resolve Aviation flight is the consideration for the environment.  Alaska weather and terrain are unique forcing Resolve to respect and consider the environment as we develop response and transportation plans.  The Resolve teams in Alaska not only respond to distressed vessels but also to the needs of our communities offering environmental assistance with wildlife relocation and medical transports.  Resolve takes our role in Alaska as environmental stewards serious realizing how valuable the ecosystem is to Alaska and the world. Every day is Earthday at Resolve, we proudly join the global Earthday 2020 conversation for a transformative environmental change!