Paine Field

After decades of work, Paine Field is Salmon-Safe

After decades of work, Paine Field is Salmon-Safe

The airport earned a third-party certification this week for its program to preserve water quality.

After decades of work, Paine Field is Salmon-Safe
Why fly from Everett to Spokane? They founded Father’s Day!

Why fly from Everett to Spokane? They founded Father’s Day!

In this week’s “Herald Headlines,” we talk about Alaska Airlines’ evolving service at Paine Field.

Why fly from Everett to Spokane? They founded Father’s Day!
Soviet-era fighter jet from Paul Allen’s estate up for sale.

Soviet-era fighter jet from Paul Allen’s estate up for sale.

The restored and flyable MiG-29 was formerly on display at a Paine Field aircraft museum.

Soviet-era fighter jet from Paul Allen’s estate up for sale.
Beecher’s at Paine Field defies expectations of airport food

Beecher’s at Paine Field defies expectations of airport food

The menu includes Japanese-style steak, salmon, salads, sandwiches and, of course, grilled cheese.

Beecher’s at Paine Field defies expectations of airport food
Where’s the next Sea-Tac? Aviation here is expected to soar

Where’s the next Sea-Tac? Aviation here is expected to soar

A new study predicts demand for airline service in the Puget Sound region will double by 2050.

Where’s the next Sea-Tac? Aviation here is expected to soar
Cafes are opening at Everett airport passenger terminal

Cafes are opening at Everett airport passenger terminal

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Cafe opened at Paine Field on Friday. Cafe Vita opens on Monday.

Cafes are opening at Everett airport passenger terminal
Plan now, snowbirds, for Everett flights to Palm Springs

Plan now, snowbirds, for Everett flights to Palm Springs

Daily Alaska Airlines service between Paine Field and the California desert begins Nov. 5.

Plan now, snowbirds, for Everett flights to Palm Springs
Seattle light rail add-ons won’t slow Everett’s project

Seattle light rail add-ons won’t slow Everett’s project

By law, the Ballard and West Seattle tunnels wouldn’t endanger funding or delivery dates, he said.

Seattle light rail add-ons won’t slow Everett’s project
Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.

Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year
Could Seattle light rail tunnels delay the Link to Everett?

Could Seattle light rail tunnels delay the Link to Everett?

Snohomish County leaders aren’t sold on plans to study underground routes to West Seattle and Ballard.

Could Seattle light rail tunnels delay the Link to Everett?
Paine Field is no ‘Sea-Tac north’: Airline service is win-win

Paine Field is no ‘Sea-Tac north’: Airline service is win-win

After dire predictions, the new airport passenger terminal seems to be delivering as promised.

Paine Field is no ‘Sea-Tac north’: Airline service is win-win
Vintage DC-3 plane is bound for Europe on D-Day anniversary

Vintage DC-3 plane is bound for Europe on D-Day anniversary

The Historic Flight Foundation’s John Sessions is flying again after a serious crash last summer.

Vintage DC-3 plane is bound for Europe on D-Day anniversary
The CEO of Propeller Airports takes a ground-level approach

The CEO of Propeller Airports takes a ground-level approach

Paine Field passenger-terminal developer Brett Smith is being honored for landing the airlines.

The CEO of Propeller Airports takes a ground-level approach
Boeing, in crisis, holds annual shareholders meeting Monday

Boeing, in crisis, holds annual shareholders meeting Monday

One proposal up for a vote would require that different people serve as CEO and chairman.

Boeing, in crisis, holds annual shareholders meeting Monday
After loading passengers, San Juan Airlines pilot Rebecca Watson pulls chocks before piloting a Cessna 207 for an early morning flight out to the San Juan Islands from Bellingham International Airport on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Bellingham, Wash. San Juan Airlines, which has flown small charter flights from Paine Field for decades, will begin twice-daily scheduled flights from Everett to the San Juan Islands on May 1.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Paine Field lands a 3rd airline, but this one flies Cessnas

San Juan Airlines begins scheduled passenger service from Everett to Friday Harbor on May 1.

After loading passengers, San Juan Airlines pilot Rebecca Watson pulls chocks before piloting a Cessna 207 for an early morning flight out to the San Juan Islands from Bellingham International Airport on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Bellingham, Wash. San Juan Airlines, which has flown small charter flights from Paine Field for decades, will begin twice-daily scheduled flights from Everett to the San Juan Islands on May 1.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Boeing races ahead with 737 output, parking some in Everett

Boeing races ahead with 737 output, parking some in Everett

Although the MAX is grounded, the company’s Renton plant continues to build more than 50 a month.

Boeing races ahead with 737 output, parking some in Everett
David Carlos took this photo in Mukilteo during Paine Field’s Aviation Day in 2016. (Courtesy of David Carlos)

Paine Field Aviation Day called off for 2019

Snohomish County and other event sponsors said “staging the event was not an option this year.”

David Carlos took this photo in Mukilteo during Paine Field’s Aviation Day in 2016. (Courtesy of David Carlos)
Passengers catch an Uber after arriving at Paine Field Friday. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
Passengers catch an Uber after arriving at Paine Field Friday. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
United flights at Paine Field bring the world to Everett

United flights at Paine Field bring the world to Everett

The carrier began service Sunday with six daily flights from the new terminal to San Francisco and Denver.

United flights at Paine Field bring the world to Everett
And we’re off! First passenger flight leaves Everett
And we’re off! First passenger flight leaves Everett