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  Southern Airways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Southern Airways was a regional airline operating in the United States from its founding by Frank Hulse in 1949 until 1979 when it was folded into Republic Airlines, which on 1 October 1986 became part of Northwest Airlines.
Southern Airways began its life operating Douglas DC-3 aircraft on a route system which covered the south-central portion of the U.S. By 1968, Southern's route system extended from its most northerly stop at the Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City (Tri-Cities) airport in Tennessee southward to its most southerly points at New Orleans and Jacksonville, Florida.
Southern Airways billed itself as the "Route of the Aristocrats." It was famous for its promotional shot glasses: for a time, a differently designed shot glass was issued each year.
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 Southern Airways -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern did not operate (An airplane with an external propeller that is driven by a turbojet engine) turboprop aircraft as a transition from propeller equipment to pure (Atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward) jets, as most other airlines did.
By the mid-1970s, Southern's route system had expanded significantly to include (The largest city in Missouri; a busy river port on the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Missouri River; was an important staging area for wagon trains westward in the 19th century) St.
Southern Airways billed itself as the "Route of the (A member of the aristocracy) Aristocrats." It was famous for its promotional (A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey) shot glasses: for a time, a differently designed shot glass was issued each year.
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 Station Information - Southern Airways
Southern Airways began its life operating propellor-driven equipment around its route system which covered the south central portion of the U.S. By 1968, Southern's route system extended from its most northerly stop at the Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City (Tri-Cities) airport in Tennessee southward to its most southerly points at New Orleans and Jacksonville, Florida.
Southern was the only airline to transition from propellor-driven equipment to jet aircraft without utilizing the intermediate turboprops.
Southern Airways billed itself as the "Route of the Aristocrats." Southern was famous for its promotional shot glasses.
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 Southern Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern Airways was a regional airline operating in the United States from its founding in the 1940's until the late 1970's when it was folded into Republic Airlines, which later became part of Northwest Airlines.
By the beginning of the 1970's, Southern was flying 75 and 95 passenger DC-9 jets and 40-passenger Martin 404 propellor equipment.
British Airways Benefit Fund British Airways Benefit Fund is exclusively for staff of British Airways and service partner organisations and provides practical care and financial support during times of ill health.
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 Southern Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern Airways was a regional airline operating in the United States from its founding in the 1940's until the late 1970's when it was folded into Republic Airlines, which laterbecame part of Northwest Airlines.
Southern Airways began its life operating propellor-driven equipment around its route system which covered the south centralportion of the U.S. By 1968, Southern's route system extended from its most northerly stop at the Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City(Tri-Cities) airport in Tennessee southward to its most southerly points at New Orleans and Jacksonville, Florida.
Southern did not operate turboprop aircraft as a transition from propellor equipment to pure jets, as other airlines did.Southern was the only airline to transition from propellor-driven equipment to jet aircraft without utilizing the intermediateturboprops.
www.therfcc.org /southern-airways-84149.html   (557 words)

  
 pax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern Airways applies for CAB certification to establish a local service air carrier in eight southeastern states.
Southern Airways begins operations with 39 employees and headquarters in Atlanta.
In its last year of operation as an independent entity, Southern Airways serves 50 cities in 17 states and the Cayman Islands with 4,500 employees and major hubs in Atlanta and Memphis.
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 Southern Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern Airways began its life operating propeller-driven equipment around its route system which covered the south-central portion of the U.S. By 1968, Southern's route system extended from its most northerly stop at the Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City (Tri-Cities) airport in Tennessee southward to its most southerly points at New Orleans and Jacksonville, Florida.
Southern did not operate turboprop aircraft as a transition from propeller equipment to pure jets, as most other airlines did.
By the beginning of the 1970s, Southern was flying 75 and 95 passenger DC-9 jets and 40-passenger Martin 404 propeller equipment.
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 Encyclopedia: Southern Airways
Republic Airlines was an airline formed on July 1, 1979 by the merger of North Central Airlines and Southern Airways.
Aristocracy is a form of government in which rulership is in the hands of an upper class known as aristocrats.
A shot glass (pencil included for scale) Traditionally, a shot glass was a small, thick glass designed to measure one ounce of liquid, usually liquor, to be either drunk straight, or poured into a mixed drink.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Southern-Airways   (1868 words)

  
 Northwest Florida Daily News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern Airways, Inc., inaugurated twice daily round trip flights to and from Atlanta with stops in Columbus, Ga., and Dothan, Ala.
Southern also transported a group of northern travel agents to Fort Walton Beach to promote the sugar white beaches and local attractions.
Even with its growing fleet of DC-9 jets and new cities on the system, Southern was still unable to post the profits it needed to become a big league carrier in the world of deregulation.
www.nwfdailynews.com /archive/focus/981102newsfoc1.html   (1075 words)

  
 Tommy Kalil Retires From AirTran Airways Post
Kalil joined AirTran Airways in 1995 and is retiring after more than 42 years of experience in the airline industry with companies such as Southern Airways, Republic Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines.
AirTran Airways provides affordable air travel with 367 flights a day to 37 cities throughout the eastern United States.
AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI).
www.prnewswire.com /airtran/20020401c.shtml   (334 words)

  
 Oncourse - Southern History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The plane was leased to Piedmont for a short time and flown by Southern Airways on a number of charter flights as the company awaited CAB approval.
Until 1975 Southern was regarded as a short-haul regional carrier and filled this role quite well however load factors were low and the airline suffered another major crash the "flame out" incident through the hail storm between Huntsville and Atlanta.
In July 1978 a proposal was made to the CAB for the marriage of Southern Airways and North Central Airlines.
www.vnwa.com /Oncourse/Histories/Southern.htm   (687 words)

  
 Southern Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Boeing 737 belonging to Iraqi Airways landed in Teheran in the morning and was...
Other A380 customers in the region are Thai Airways, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines and India's Kingfisher Airlines.
At midday, Kansas City Southern shares were down 39 cents, or 1.62 percent, at $23.69 after reaching $24.15 for a 52-week high for the...
www.wikiverse.org /southern-airways   (725 words)

  
 Southern Airways Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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Southern Airways was a regional airline operating in the United States from its founding in the 1940s until the late 1970s when it was folded into Republic Airlines, which on 1 October 1986 became part of Northwest Airlines.
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 BB&T Factors v Global Airways Freight, (03-1565) 12/07/2004 - Unpublished   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Citation is disfavored, but may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Rule 30(e)(3) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Proced ure.
Harris argues on appeal that the trial court misconstrued the terms of his guaranty and that, in any event, the record contains sufficient evidence to support the defense of equitable estoppel.
As a result, on 20 April 2001, BBandT filed suit against defendants Global and Piedmont Southern Airways, Inc. ("Piedmont") for breach of factoring agreements between the parties.
www.aoc.state.nc.us /www/public/coa/opinions/2004/unpub/031565-1.htm   (2071 words)

  
 Open Directory - Recreation: Travel: Transportation: Air: Airlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Eastern Airways - Scheduled flights throughout United Kingdom and charter flights throughout Europe.
Titan Airways - News and information about this UK charter airline; Information on cargo and aircraft leasing operations.
Windward Express Airways - Charter and cargo airline of St. Maarten, the Windward Islands and the Eastern Caribbean.
www.dmoz.org /Recreation/Travel/Transportation/Air/Airlines/full-index.html   (3720 words)

  
 Southern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
For you Southern Airways fans, here is the shirt for you.
The blue and white "Spaghetti" stripe logo and livery is presented on a 50/50 royal blue shirt.
The classig prop was Southern's way or hopping around thbe South.
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 AirTran Airways Appoints Thomas Kalil - Senior Vice President Of Customer Service
Kalil began his airline career at Southern Airways where he held various positions before being named the director of station operations in 1979.
AirTran Airways provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States, and unlike other airlines, never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay.
AirTran Airways is the launch customer for the Boeing 717, today's newest, most innovative commercial aircraft.
www.prnewswire.com /airtran/20000626a.shtml   (405 words)

  
 AIRLINE HISTORY A to Z   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
American Airways was then controlled by Aviation Corporation (AVCO), but eventually all subsidiary companies were dissolved, leaving AVCO the sole owner.
Fredrick Coburn was appointed president of American Airways and began to simplify routes and operations — its routes at that time went no further west than El Paso.
Golden West and Air California were both owned by the same people, and Los Angeles Airways was to have been acquired by Golden West — we flew LAA S-61s complete with Golden West paint scheme for a while on the LAX-Disneyland- Fullerton-Orange County route.
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 Browse Caselaw
Ten parcels of printing were shipped by air freight via Southern Airways, Inc. from a printing firm in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Marco Publications, Inc., in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Marco sued Southern for the loss of the printing material and for loss of profits in having to use old, outmoded printing material in the sale of its product.
The court directed a verdict in favor of the defendant after both litigants had presented evidence, and judgment was entered in favor of defendant.
www.lawskills.com /case/ga/id/56983   (698 words)

  
 Southern Airways information and resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 southern airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
SOUTHERN AIRWAYS wurde im Juli 1943 gegründet und hatte ihre Heimatbasis in Atlanta.
Parallel zur Entwicklung der Southern etablierte sich im Norden der USA die NORTH CENTRAL AIRLINES.
SOUTHERN AIRWAYS brachte bei dieser Fusion vierzehn angeflogene Staaten der USA sowie Kolumbien und die Cayman Insel ein, weiterhin besaß sie rund 40 Douglas DC-9 der verschiedensten Serien.
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 Marshall University Football Team Tragedy (1970)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A spokesman for Southern Airways in Atlanta, Ga., said the $3.5 million craft was carrying 70 passengers and a crew of five.
It could not immediately be confirmed, but it seemed likely that the Southern Airways crew aboard the DC-9 had never landed before at the Tri-State Airport, which like many airports in the Appalachians, is constructed on the top of a large hill.
Still, as the players, coaches and boosters boarded the Southern Airways DC-9 in Greenville, N.C., there was the feeling of promise, as well as of escape from the winless seasons of '67 and '68 and a subsequent recruiting scandal that had got Marshall thrown out of the MAC.
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 Skyjacking Veteran Flies West
A former ALPA officer who, as a pilot for Southern Airways, saw his passengers and crew through one of the most dramatic hijackings in aviation history has died at his home in La Grange, Tenn.
Less than a year later, he joined his fellow pilots on the picket line in what was to be a 27-month strike at the carrier, the longest pilot strike in post-war history.
Through the years, Capt. Haas kept in touch with his friends at Southern and in 1994 organized the quarterly Southern Airways Dutch Treat Luncheons in Memphis for former employees of the carrier that continue to this day.
cf.alpa.org /internet/alp/2001/may01p26.html   (1063 words)

  
 GB Airways - Full scheduled service airline operating as British Airways, serving the Mediterranean and North Africa ...
British Airways franchise partner, GB Airways launches its new flights from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada in the Egyptian Red Sea Riviera next week.
British Airways franchise partner GB Airways is to introduce flights to the Greek island of Rhodes from London Gatwick next summer.
British Airways franchise partner GB Airways has announced new flights to Ajaccio and Bastia in Corsica from London Gatwick.
www.gbairways.com   (205 words)

  
 Southern Airways Vintage Logo Baseball Cap
Southern Airways flew a fleet of DC-9 Jets and Martin 404 props prior to merging with North Central Airlines to become Republic, then to be merged into Northwest Airlines.
Here is a sleek 100% cotton Southern Airways Vintage Logo Baseball Cap with cloth adjustable band so that one size fits all.
This is a currently manufactured item and is not an original from the days of Southern Airways.
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