Seaborne Airlines has announced plans to expand its fleet by acquiring its first DHC-6-300 Twin Otter aircraft, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen regional Caribbean operations. The airline has entered into an agreement to purchase the aircraft and has signed a Letter of Intent with CAVU Aviation Finance to acquire and finance up to three additional Twin Otters.
The Caribbean carrier, now owned by Leonite Fund I LP following its previous owner Silver Airways' bankruptcy and dissolution, aims to deploy the new aircraft on high-demand interisland routes. This move is intended to enhance schedule reliability, increase operational resilience, and deepen its network connectivity among key Caribbean destinations.
Currently, Seaborne operates a single DHC-6-300, registered C-GPOQ, leased from Kenn Borek Air. The airline has not disclosed details regarding serial numbers or registration specifics for the acquired aircraft. Company CEO Darrell Richardson emphasized that this fleet expansion is a vital step towards revitalizing Caribbean air services, stating that, "This is the fuel to reignite the Caribbean air bridge."
The announcement coincides with Silver Airways' recent bankruptcy proceedings, after which its assets were sold and the brand was discontinued. Despite these upheavals, Seaborne Airlines continues to operate between San Juan and St. Croix, with management expressing optimism about its growth prospects and its role as a regional carrier in the Caribbean.
