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SOUTHERN INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS

Southern International was the post-bankruptcy successor to Florida Airlines and took over many of Florida's routes and fleet of Martin 404s in August 1981. SIA also operated flights from Miami to Sarasota and the Bahamas as an Air Florida Commuter before shutting down in December 1981.

Martin 404 N144S at St. Petersburg in 1981.
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Martin 404 N145S (msn 14142). This aircraft is now at the Airline History Museum in Kansas City.
Southern International Martin 404 N145S (msn 14142). This aircraft is now at the Airline History Museum in Kansas City.
Here is the same aircraft in the colors of Air Florida Commuter.
Southern International Martin 404 in the colors of Air Florida Commuter.
Southern International Airways timetable dated September 1, 1981.
Southern International Airlines timetable September 1, 1981
Interior of Southern International Airways timetable dated September 1, 1981 showing Martin 404 service between Miami, Ft. Myers and Sarasota.
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