Aleutian Airways
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| Commenced operations | November 16, 2022 | ||||||
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| Operating bases | TSIA Anchorage | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 Saab 2000 [1] | ||||||
| Destinations | Cold Bay (CDB),[1] Dutch Harbor (DUT), Homer (HOM)[2] King Salmon (AKN),[1] Sand Point (SDP)[1] | ||||||
| Parent company | Sterling Airways | ||||||
Aleutian Airways is a joint venture between Sterling Airways and Alaska Seaplanes which offers scheduled flights between Anchorage and Soutwest Alaska.[3][4]
History
The routes served by Aleutian Airways were traditionally served by PenAir, which was purchased out of bankruptcy by Ravn air group in 2018.[5] Following a collapse in air travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Raven Air filed for bankruptcy, and the operating certificate for PenAir was again put up for sale. Alaska Seaplanes, which had been outbid by Ravn for PenAir in 2018[6] was again outbid for PenAir.[3]
Alaska Seaplanes then entered into a joint venture with Sterling Airways to offer service to Southwest Alaska under the name Aleutian Airways.[3] The airline utilizes ex-PenAir Saab 2000 aircraft,[3] flown by ex-PenAir staff.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d Velani, Bhavya (26 April 2023). "Aleutian Airways Adds Third Saab 2000, Expands Summer Schedule". Airway. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ Cosman, Delcenia (6 December 2023). "Kenai Aviation to depart Homer". Homer News. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Sterling Airways, Alaska Seaplanes form JV to serve Unalaska". ch-aviation. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Maggie (September 28, 2022). "Unalaskans hope new regional airline means better local air service". Alaska Public Media. KUCB. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Lil, Avery (24 December 2018). "Purchase Finalized: PenAair Now Officially a Part of Ravn Air Group". Alaska Public Media. KDLG. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Herz, Nathaniel (18 December 2020). "Juneau Flight Service Declares Ravn 'Dead' And Bids To Save Southwest Alaska Flights". KUCB. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ McMurren, Scott (6 October 2018). ""Aleutian Airways" to fly Anchorage-Dutch Harbor nonstop starting Nov. 16". Alaska Travelgram. Retrieved 10 January 2024.