Articles from Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings

Company Affirms Support of Efforts by President Trump and Secretary Duffy to Modernize U.S. Airspace

Largest Cargo Operator at MIA Growing Its Footprint to Serve Customer Demand

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report.

Video showcases behind-the-scenes view into epic air cargo transport of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide (or “Atlas”), a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, along with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, today announced a new multi-year partnership between the two companies. Under the agreement, Atlas will serve as the team's Official Logistics Partner, facilitating the efficient global transport of critical air freight to Formula One® events around the world.

Exceptional Industry Executive to Lead Global Operations for World’s Largest Outsourced Freighter Operator

Aircraft to Serve Growing Airfreight Demand

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with YunExpress, a subsidiary of Zongteng Group, by adding a second Boeing 777-200 freighter under a long-term charter agreement.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today announced the appointment of Joel Goldberg as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective February 26, 2024. Mr. Goldberg will report to Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, and will serve as a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Aircraft is the Fourth 777F to be Operated for MSC Air Cargo

ZARAGOZA, Spain, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Repsol, a multi-energy company committed to leading the energy transition, today announced that it has begun supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Atlas Air for use in all its flights with its customer Inditex from Zaragoza Airport (Spain). Beginning in November, Atlas Air is initially incorporating 5% SAF in all its flights.

Aircraft is the Third 777F to be Operated for MSC’s Air Cargo Solution

Invests in Modern, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft to Serve Long-Term Airfreight Demand Growth

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”) today announced that Artem Gonopolskiy has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective December 1, 2023. Mr. Gonopolskiy has been with Atlas for more than 18 years, and has served as the interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company since June 15, 2023.

Company Continues its Commitment to New York State with $4 Million Investment in Newly-Leased Headquarters

PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today announced the appointment of Martin Drew as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, effective September 25, 2023. In this role, Mr. Drew will lead the Company’s comprehensive corporate strategy, including its transformational growth initiatives. Mr. Drew will report to Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, and serve on the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Aircraft to be Operated for MSC’s Air Cargo Solution

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide was honored in the Air Cargo Leadership category of the 2023 Airline Strategy Awards in London on July 16 by an independent judging panel for its market performance and leadership in serving the growing needs of the global supply chain.

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc., today announced Richard Broekman has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Sustainability. In his new role, Mr. Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies, and the management of the corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and Charter Services.

Report Highlights Company’s Progress in Fostering Economic and Social Progress While Safeguarding Environment

CEO John W. Dietrich to Retire after Nearly 25 Years in Leadership Roles

PURCHASE, N.Y., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., today announced that it has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel and SR Technics Group to introduce the “Sustainable Engine Alliance”. Representing a wide range of the aerospace industry, the Alliance pledges to set new industry standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Atlas Air Worldwide Becomes Privately Held Company

Continues to Expect Closing of Pending Sale of the Company to Investor Group in 1Q23

PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) will release results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, prior to the opening of stock market trading on Thursday, February 23.

PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), today announced an Atlas Air 747-8F departed from Washington Dulles International Airport carrying tons of humanitarian and relief supplies for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. 

747-8F Aircraft Placed Under a Long-Term Agreement Operating for Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel Company

PURCHASE, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Aircraft Investments today announced the placement of one Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter on long-term dry lease with Georgian Airlines to support its network. Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW), will manage this asset.

Transaction Expected to Close in the First Quarter of 2023

First Aircraft for MSC’s New Air Cargo Solution

Aircraft is First of Two 747-8Fs Placed Under Long-Term Agreement with Kuehne+Nagel

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) has extended its agreement with Atlas Air to train pilots and flight engineers for Air Force One.

Continues to Expect Closing of Pending Sale of the Company to Investor Group in 4Q22 or 1Q23

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) will release results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, prior to the opening of stock market trading on Thursday, November 3.

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Aircraft Investments, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. and Bain Capital Credit, today announced the placement of a Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter on long-term dry lease with ASL Aviation Holdings. Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW), will manage the aircraft.

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), today announced it has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. As previously announced, this is the second of four new 747-8 Freighters ordered by Atlas Air in 2021. These are the last 747-8 Freighters ever to be produced by Boeing.