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Silver Airways to start daily nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

Silver Airways presented to the Okaloosa County Aviation Board with its proposed plans to start daily nonstop service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) located at Eglin Air Force Base on May 17, 2019.

Silver plans to announce its daily flight schedule and proposed fares on February 19, 2019, when the airline anticipates receiving final Okaloosa County Commission Board approval for Silver’s new service. In addition, Silver will introduce new discounted fares for active-duty military on all flights.

Silver provides more routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas than any other airline, and continues to expand its already extensive Florida/Bahamas network. The airline recently started daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), and this week is starting daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS), as well as twice weekly service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and New Bight Airport Cat Island, Bahamas (TBI).

Top Copyright Photo (all others by the airline): Silver Airways ATR 42-600 F-WWLC N405SV (msn 1403) FAB (Antony J. Best). Image: 942875.

Silver Airways aircraft slide show:

Silver Airways showcases its new ATR 42-600 at Farnborough

Silver Airways made this announcement:

Silver Airways is reinventing the regional flying sector by being the first U.S. carrier to take delivery of the newly redesigned and technologically advanced, eco-friendly ATR 42-600 series aircraft, specifically made for short-haul travel from small to mid-size communities. The delivery marks the first time an ATR 42-600 has been delivered to a U.S. carrier and the first time a fully independent U.S. regional flying airline has taken delivery of a new aircraft in many decades.

Silver is debuting one of its new ATR 42-600s in its new livery at the Farnborough International Air Show this week (top photo).

The new aircraft are allowing Silver to expand it service on shorter-haul routes from small to mid-size cities in domestic and nearby international markets. By introducing the mission-specific ATR 42-600 aircraft, with seating for 46, Silver has the unique ability to offer safe, quick, direct flights on short-haul routes at an attractive price. The new ATR 600 series fleet will allow Silver to expand service for travelers on existing routes in Florida, the Bahamas, and New England, and recently announced routes in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Alabama, and beyond.

Silver recently acquired independent U.S. regional airline Seaborne Airlines and upon expected merger of the two airlines in 2019, Silver intends to utilize ATR 600 series aircraft from Seaborne’s gateways in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to destinations throughout the Caribbean.

The new ATRs will replace 27 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft operated by Silver and Seaborne (above).

The delivery marks the first of up to 50 new ATR 600 series aircraft, including an initial order for 20 ATR 42-600 aircraft and the ability to up gauge certain deliveries to the larger series ATR 72-600s. As the world’s leading regional flying aircraft, the new ATRs will provide Silver’s passengers unparalleled experience and reliability and pilots the industry’s most advanced cockpit.

Silver has entered into leasing arrangements with Nordic Aviation Capital who have agreed to acquire the initial 20 aircraft from ATR for operation by Silver.

Subject to regulatory approval, Silver will begin operating the ATR 42-600s later in 2018 and the ATR 72-600 in 2019. Silver intends to take delivery of eight ATR 42-600s in 2018 with the remaining deliveries of the first 20 aircraft expected to be completed by 2020.

The new ATR 600 series features the widest cabin in the regional aircraft market with a new ergonomic design and lightweight slim seats offering passengers maximum comfort. Silver’s ATR fleet will be configured with 46 seats in a 2-2 seating configuration with up to a 32-inch pitch offering more legroom than many mainline aircraft. In addition, Silver’s ATR fleet will have spacious full-size overhead bins for carry-on bags along with full-size lavatories and bright LED lite cabins that are quieter than regional jets. The new ATR 600 series also features the latest innovations in cockpit technology with simplified, integrated LCD advanced functions, enhancing safety, and improved handling for pilots, as well as the latest in avionics technology. The state-of-the-art, all glass cockpit further reduces flight crew workload and enhances situational awareness while providing better reliability, maintenance cost savings and weight reduction.

Introduction of New Livery

Silver Airways unveiled its new “flamingo pink” color livery with the delivery of its first new ATR. The unveiling of Silver’s livery has been much anticipated. Emblazoned with an eye-catching silver flamingo and maintaining the classic Silver Airways “turbine” has resulted in a fresh new look for Silver. Although the airline is expanding its geographic footprint, the flamingo is a natural choice as a memorable symbol of the airline’s Florida roots. “The new livery is truly remarkable and was 100 percent designed by Silver crew members,” added Rossum. “The bold colors embody the pride and confidence of our hard working crew in these new aircraft and in our company.”