Southern Air (Cargo) Gone?

[GlueBall]

Curiously, it was said earlier that the company was in Chapter 11 bankruptcy; but now there's a rumour that the company has ceased operations altogether. Anybody with the latest info about how many pilots may be affected by a shutdown?

[Heilhaavir]

As far as I know they are still operating.

Pat

[Ignition Override]

Do you mean Southern Air Transport, which had -130s, DC-8s and 747s? They apparently went out of business years ago.

[CR2]

Yeah IO they did. But they started up again, flying a couple of 747s - saw them in HKG about a year ago.

[Waazuup!]

I saw one of their B747 parked at the ICN airport in Korea for a week.
It remained their when I left to.

[Heilhaavir]

Indeed SAT (Southern Air Transport) is gone since end of 98, I think. SAI (Southern Air Inc) or "second attempt" operates 4 74/200s, 3 ex Lufthansa and one ex Tower, all GE powered. They did seek Chapter 11 protection for reorganization, but haven't heard they ceased ops yet.

Pat

[Heilhaavir]

Well SAI just parked their airplanes and furloughed everyone after sen# 21. Are awaiting delivery of an ex AF freighter (nose loader) probably around Feb15th and will try to start anew.
They won't be flying til then.

Pat

[GlueBall]

What was wrong with those ex Lufty (-230) converted freighters? Are they all due for C-checks?..and no money? Well, at least 21 crewmembers will stay on the payroll for another month.

[Heilhaavir]

The owner declared Chapter 11 to try to force GE to lower or change the lease on the 4 AC. The judge didn't go for it so GE took them back.........