Aleutian, Argentum Plan Alaska Routes After Ravn Exit

Argentum Airways is preparing to expand across Alaska under the Aleutian Airways brand, stepping in to fill the void left by Ravn Alaska’s recent shutdown. The airline will use ATR 42-600 turboprops and the operating authorities of Silver Airways, whose assets were acquired during its Chapter 11 restructuring.

Aleutian Airways confirmed the partnership with Argentum, noting the expansion is subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval. “This expansion comes in direct response to the critical transportation gaps left by Ravn Alaska’s unexpected shutdown. With many communities suddenly disconnected, Aleutian Airways is preparing to reestablish safe, reliable, and essential air transportation across the state,” the airline said in a statement.

Under the plan, Argentum will operate shorter, high-frequency routes within Alaska using ATR aircraft, while Sterling Airways, another Wexford Capital-owned carrier, will continue serving the Aleutian chain with its fleet of six Saab 2000s. Sterling has already assumed the lease of one ATR 42-600, registered N406SV, from Silver Airways. The aircraft, leased from Azorra, will be deployed in Alaska operations.

In early August, Argentum requested DOT approval to register the trade names “Silver Airways” and “Aleutian Airways,” aligning branding across its operations. The companies are also considering adding a larger ATR 72-600 with 70 seats within their first year of service if demand supports expansion.

By leveraging Argentum’s and Sterling’s resources, the Aleutian Airways brand aims to restore critical connectivity for Alaskan communities impacted by Ravn’s collapse.

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