Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, announced it is adding three Boeing 747-8 freighters to its fleet to meet the strong global demand for dedicated large widebody airfreight capacity, particularly for cross-border e-commerce shipping. The three additional 747-8Fs, secured through long-term finance lease agreements with BOC Aviation, are expected to enter service late in the third quarter of 2024. “Atlas is the world’s largest … [Read more...] about Atlas Air Worldwide to add three Boeing 747-8 freighters to fleet
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Atlas Air goes straight to Boeing for four 777Fs
Atlas Air for the first time has ordered direct from Boeing for four new 777 freighters, with delivery of the first aircraft in November. The aircraft lessor said the move comes amidst strong customer demand for dedicated long-haul wide-body airfreight capacity, particularly in the fast-growing e-commerce andrxpress markets. The first of four new 777-200LRFs is expected to be delivered in November 2022 with the other three scheduled for delivery throughout 2023. This … [Read more...] about Atlas Air goes straight to Boeing for four 777Fs
Atlas Air’s record 4th quarter and strong Outlook for 2018
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced record fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 revenue, record fourth-quarter earnings and robust full-year earnings growth, and a continued strong outlook in 2018. “2017 was an exciting year for Atlas and we expect that to continue in 2018,” said President and Chief Executive Officer William J. Flynn. “The strategic initiatives that we have put in place over many years have transformed our company. Our focus on express, e-commerce … [Read more...] about Atlas Air’s record 4th quarter and strong Outlook for 2018
Atlas Air flies 747-400F for DHL Global Forwarding
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced the ACMI placement of a 747-400 freighter with DHL Global Forwarding. The 747-400F will be operated by Atlas Air, Inc. and will fly on behalf of DHL Global Forwarding, through an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance agreement. The new service will commence during the month of September and will serve routes between the United States, Europe, and Asia. “DHL Global Forwarding is a leading service provider in the global … [Read more...] about Atlas Air flies 747-400F for DHL Global Forwarding
Atlas Air places three 747-400Fs with Hong Kong Air Cargo
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced the ACMI placement of three 747-400 freighters with Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines. The aircraft will be operated by Atlas Air, Inc. and will fly on behalf of Hong Kong Air Cargo through an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance agreement. The first aircraft will enter service in September 2017 and will serve routes between Asia and the United States. The second and third aircraft are expected … [Read more...] about Atlas Air places three 747-400Fs with Hong Kong Air Cargo
Atlas Air Worldwide announces 747-400F service for new customer
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit has entered into an agreement to operate one of its Boeing 747-400 Freighters for Asiana Cargo. The contract is initially for one aircraft to be provided and operated by Atlas Air and to be flown on key global routes across the transpacific, connecting Korea with several destinations in the U.S. Service is scheduled to begin in February 2017. “We are delighted to welcome Asiana Cargo … [Read more...] about Atlas Air Worldwide announces 747-400F service for new customer