Seasons & Episodes
Meet the Twetos
In the frigid Alaskan town of Unalakleet, the Tweto's and their family-run airline Era Alaska Aviation battle the arctic
Life or Death
Pilot Luke Hickerson transports dangerous chemicals to Atqasuk; Jim makes arrangements for the transportation of the fir
Blow It Up
In a dangerous mission, pilot Doug Doherty flies along Russian airspace to transport volatile explosives to the island o
Indian Summer
Unseasonably warm weather sends Jim up to the Brooks Range to look for potential landing strips. Ferno and Ariel prepare
Tundra Taxis
In Bethel, construction crews race to finish ERA's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Ji
Greenhorn Ben
Pilot Yuri Ivanoff trains in Bethel; Jim tries to do a river landing in Unalakleet.
Deep Freeze
A canine delivery to Iditarod champion Lance Mackey in Fairbanks.
Bush Brawl
A dangerous frozen river landing leaves Jim and Ferno skating on thin ice, while Ariel's flying lessons end in disaster.
Trick or Tweto
Halloween in Alaska brings vicious crosswinds that wreak havoc on Era's small planes. Ariel hopes to learn the family bu
Goodbye Sun
The approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in ille
Arctic Winds
John Ponts fights heavy turbulence and angry passengers on a flight through the Nulato Hills. Jim and Ferno's leave the
Tomorrow Island
Two pilots push their limits to land vital vaccines two miles from Russia on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalak
Money in the Sky
Two pilots attempt to deliver a specialty drill through a sea of fog. Luke brings the first ever ATM to Wainwright, alon
Era Alaska Rises Again
After two months of darkness, the villages of Western Alaska are desperate for fresh supplies. Jim attempts a risky land
Every Dog Has Its Day
The Iditarod dog sled race brings big business to Era Alaska. Ferno, Ayla and Ariel Tweto run with the reindeer in Ancho
Blizzard BBQ
A late winter storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations. Ben encounters dangerous icing conditions on his way
Guts and Glory
A group of world-renowned rock climbers arrive in Unalakleet and Jim must fly them deep into the remote Brooks Range.
Top of the World
Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers lost somewhere in Alaska's Brooks Range.
Breakup
Era Alaska provides aid to a village devastated by heavy flooding. Two pilots get lost in a sea of fog off the Russian c
Cakes on a Plane
Ponts' old skate crew arrives to build a skate park for local kids on Unk's newly paved roads. Ariel takes to the skies
Prop, Drop & Ball
Two pilots carry propane to a secluded fishing lodge; Luke wrestles with failing equipment over the tundra; Ponts challe
New Wings Over Alaska
Ariel looks for seagull eggs; Erik has a rough flight over a notorious runaway; Sarah takes her first flight in a 208.
One Flying Family
Era Alaska ferries fire crews to combat wildfires across the state; Ariel flies solo for the first time; Ponts navigates
Running Out of Time
Era digs deep to survive a brutal winter. Ariel joins in on a desperate search for her missing friend. Sarah Fraher atte
Solar Flare Danger
Villagers in Wainright lose their water supply due to the Arctic cold. Solar flares leave Ponts and Ben in harm's way. I
Zero Cabin Pressure
Alaska's harshest winter in years wreaks havoc on Era's fleet. Sarah Fraher's aircraft door opens mid-flight. Doug's bra
Return to Diomede
The epic Iditarod dog sled race begins in Anchorage. Pilot Doug Stewart tests his limits while landing on a runway that
Money Pit
In Bethel, pilot Erik Snuggerud is plagued by mechanical issues. On Alaska's North Slope, pilots Doug Stewart and John R
Radio Silence
In the skies above western Alaska, Ariel disappears from radio contact, putting emergency services on high alert. Over t
Into the Wind
Jim makes an impossible landing in Unk. Pilot Sarah Fraher battles strong headwinds while attempting to deliver 2,000 po
End of an Era
In the series finale, after 30 years of running Era Alaska, Jim Tweto sets his eye on a new path. Doug loses all avionic
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