SHARES in Imperial Holdings firmed on Tuesday after news that its aviation wing Safair has acquired and leased back South African Airways’ entire fleet of 13 Boeing 747-200 aircraft. By midday the stock was up 3,76%, or 200 cents, at R55,20 with 552303 shares traded. Imperial shares outshined the diversified industrial sector, which was last up 2,49%. Safair managing director Ralph Boettger said on Monday the acquisition of the SAA fleet will provide long-term stable income to the company. Imperial is a diversified holding company with interests in car rental and leasing, tourism, transportation, motor trading, banking and insurance businesses.