Fri, Mar 05, 2010
THAI Cargo To Be First In Southeast Asia To Utilize 777
Freighters
Boeing has delivered two 777 Freighters to Southern Air
Holdings, the first 777s to join the Norwalk, Conn.-based cargo
carrier's fleet. The addition of these two airplanes makes Southern
Air the world's first aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance
(ACMI) operator to feature the 777 Freighter.
File Photo
"The addition of these two airplanes begins a new era for
Southern Air, as we are now able to provide a mix of next- and
current-generation freighter airplanes to serve our customers'
needs," said Daniel J. McHugh, CEO of Southern Air. "Boeing
is a valued business partner and we are proud to celebrate this
milestone for our company with them."
Southern Air has entered into an agreement to operate the two
777 Freighters on behalf of Thai Airways International. Thai
Airways will utilize the full capacity of the 777 Freighters,
becoming the first carrier in Southeast Asia to offer this
capability to its freight customers.
"With these new 777 Freighters, Southern Air is clearly making
a further commitment to its customers and a strong investment in
its future," said Kevin Schemm, vice president of Sales, North
America for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 777 Freighter is the
largest, most capable twin-engine freighter on the market and will
deliver superior economies and advantages to Southern Air and its
new partner, THAI Cargo."
Southern Air is a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital
Partners. In addition to the new Boeing 777 Freighters, Southern
Air operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 747 Freighter airplanes.
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