On March 4, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it renewed its contract with Advanced Air to provide exclusive Essential Air Service (EAS) to Silver City, New Mexico. The two year deal extends the partnership between Advanced Air and the Grant County surrounding communities that’s been in place since January 2019.
Advanced Air will continue to provide 17 weekly nonstop round trips to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and seven weekly nonstop round trips to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), using the twin-engine nine-seat King Air 350 aircraft.
“Over the past two years, we've had a rewarding and collaborative relationship with the communities that utilize Grant County Airport and are delighted to extend our partnership and provide reliable scheduled service in and out of rural New Mexico," said Levi Stockton, president, Advanced Air.
“Advanced Airlines has provided excellent service for Southwest New Mexico with daily flights to Albuquerque and Phoenix. It is so important to keep rural New Mexico connected to major air markets and I hope we are able to expand service to other New Mexico communities," said Howie Morales, Lt. Governor of New Mexico.
"Advanced Airlines has done an excellent job serving our community and we are very pleased that the US Department of Transportation has agreed and continued their support for two more years. We look forward to their continued first class service,” said Billy Billings, Grant County commissioner.
