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Southern Air Inc. was a global air cargo carrier headquartered in Florence, Kentucky. It was the first airline to provide ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) service for the wide-body Boeing 777F. On November 17, 2021, Southern Air ceased operations as it was merged into Atlas Air.[2]
 | It has been suggested that Southern Air Transport be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2022. |
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| Founded | 1947 (as Southern Air Transport) March 5, 1999 (as Southern Air) | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | November 1999 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | November 17, 2021 (merged into Atlas Air) | ||||||
| AOC # | Q2SA131J[1] | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 10 (at the time of merger) | ||||||
| Destinations | Global | ||||||
| Parent company | Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings | ||||||
| Headquarters | Florence, Kentucky, United States | ||||||
| Website | southernair | ||||||
The airline operated an all-Boeing fleet of aircraft: Boeing 777F, and the Boeing 737-800BCF. Its wide range of services included: long-term ACMI, on-demand commercial charters, as well as Department of Defense Civil Reserve Air Fleet. Southern Air’s operations also supported some of the world’s largest combination carriers as well as government agencies and non-government organizations.
History
The airline was established on March 5, 1999, by James Neff, out of the assets of Southern Air Transport and started operations in November 1999.
On September 7, 2007, Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired majority ownership of Southern Air and merged Cargo 360 into the airline.
In early 2010, Southern Air took delivery of two Boeing 777 freighters. At the same time, Southern Air introduced new aircraft livery as well as new corporate branding.
In early 2011, Southern Air entered into a multiple year contract with DHL Aviation; by utilizing the Boeing 777, Southern Air was able to augment DHL's overnight express package delivery service through hubs in Cincinnati, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Anchorage, increasing package delivery options provided by DHL to its customers.
The same year Southern Air gradually retired the fleet of Boeing 747-200, 747-300 and 747-400BDSF models.[3]
On 28 September 2012, Southern Air filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and emerged from bankruptcy in early 2013.
In 2014, Southern Air took delivery of five 737-400SF passenger-to-cargo converted aircraft.[4]
On April 7, 2016, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings purchased Southern Air for $110 million in an all-cash deal.[5] The transaction included Worldwide Air Logistics Group, Inc. and its two operating subsidiaries, Southern Air, Inc. and Florida West International Airways, Inc.[6]
On November 17, 2021, Southern Air became fully integrated into Atlas Air through an airline merger, ending a long history of airline operations.
Fleet
Southern Air operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
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| Boeing 737-400SF | 8 | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Boeing 737-800BCF | 8 | 2019 | 2021 | Currently operated by Atlas Air |
| Boeing 747-200SF | 26 | 1999 | 2013 | |
| Boeing 747-300SF | 3 | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Boeing 747-400BDSF | 5 | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Boeing 747-400ERF | 1 | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Boeing 777F | 9 | 2010 | 2021 | Currently operated by Atlas Air |
Southern Air Boeing 747-200
Southern Air Boeing 777 Freighter operated for DHL
Southern Air Boeing 737-800BCF operated for Amazon Air
Southern Air Boeing 777 Freighter operated for Thai Cargo
References
- "Federal Aviation Administration - Airline Certificate Information - Detail View". av-info.faa.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- "Atlas Air Completes Operating Certificate Merger with Southern Air". 17 November 2021.
- "Southern Air to start replacing 747 Classics with 747-400BDSF". Flightglobal.com. 2011-02-11. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "AEI DELIVERS THIRD DHL B737-400SF 11 PALLET CONVERSION TO SOUTHERN AIR" (PDF). 2014-07-15. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
- "Atlas completes Southern Air purchase as strike threat looms - Air Cargo World". AirCargoWorld.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Atlas Air Worldwide to Acquire Southern Air Holdings Inc". BusinessWire.com. 19 January 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
External links
Media related to Southern Air at Wikimedia Commons
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