Southern Winds Airlines was an Argentine private airline that operated during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The carrier provided both domestic and international passenger services, competing in a challenging Argentine aviation market during a period of significant economic turbulence. The airline faced serious difficulties following the Argentine economic crisis of 2001-2002, which devastated much of the country's aviation sector. Southern Winds became embroiled in a major scandal in 2004 when drugs were discovered hidden aboard one of its aircraft, leading to severe reputational and legal consequences. As a result of the drug trafficking scandal and ongoing financial pressures, Southern Winds effectively ceased operations in 2004. The collapse of the carrier marked the end of a significant chapter in Argentine private aviation history.