Southern Air, Inc., an operating subsidiary of Worldwide Air Logistics Group, Inc., has added two additional freighters to its fleet, including a fifth Boeing 777 and a fifth Boeing 737-400, bringing the total to 10 aircraft in operation for DHL Express, the world’s leading international air express shipping and logistics provider.
Southern Air’s fifth Boeing 777 adds to the company’s nine-year 777 flight services agreement with DHL Express, announced last year. The Boeing 737-400 expands a separate long-term flight services arrangement that Southern Air has with DHL Express.
“With these latest additions to our growing fleet, we are honored to serve as a trusted provider to DHL Express for both domestic and international network airlift operations,” said Dan McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Air Logistics Group, Inc. “This fleet expansion further enhances our support of the growing needs of DHL Express and its customers worldwide,” McHugh added.
Southern Air was the first ACMI operator in the world to fly the Boeing 777, the most technologically advanced, fuel efficient, wide-body freighter in the world. The new additions to the fleet enhance the DHL Express global network to continue to serve customers with fewer stops, faster package transit times and competitive costs. Southern Air’s 737-400 freighter capabilities offer equally safe, efficient and reliable short-haul airlift and currently form a critical and expanding part of DHL Express’ US airlift network.
“Southern Air shares DHL Express’ commitment to performance excellence, superior customer service and environmental responsibility, and we look forward to continuing to meet DHL’s demands for safe, efficient and cost-effective airlift,” said Paul Chase, Chief Operating Officer of Southern Air.