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Boeing has delivered two 777 Freighters to
Southern Air Holdings, Inc., 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.
"We are thrilled to take delivery of our first
two Boeing 777 Freighters, the most advanced aircraft of its kind,
offering unmatched payload, range and fuel efficiency," said
Daniel J. McHugh, CEO of Southern Air. "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. 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.
"We are
delighted to be the first in the region to provide this capability
to our customers," said Pruet Boobphakam, THAI executive vice
president, Commercial Department and former acting managing
director, Cargo & Mail Department. "The 777s are truly
best-in-class planes and will be valuable additions to our cargo
offerings."
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