SOUTHERN AIR

YS11 · Post by **YS11** » 18 Dec 2010, 19:48

Southern Air (9S) is using the considerable financial resources of its parent company, Oak Hill Capital Partners, to expand its presence in the ACMI market. Currently deploying 14 B747-200F/300F and 2 B777-200LRF, the US company’s ambitious intention is to have 10 B747-200F/300F, 10 B777-200F and 10 B747-400F in service by 2014. 2 further B777F are already on the way, with delivery due in the 1st quarter of 2012, and Oak Hill has 2 further options, which it will exercise within the next 4 months for delivery in 2013. Senior Vice-President Sales and Marketing for 9S, says it will be looking to acquire the remaining 4 from lessors, such as Guggenheim, GECAS and DAE which have outstanding B777F orders. (AirCargoNews, December10th / CargoFacts, December17th 2010).