Atlas Air Takes Delivery of its Eighth Boeing 747-8 Freighter

Boeing 747-8F

Boeing 747-8F

Cargo and charter carrier Atlas Air (Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.) confirmed today that they have taken delivery of their eighth Boeing 747-8 Freighter (747-8F).

Pursuant to a letter of intent with an undisclosed customer, the new aircraft is expected to enter ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) service during the first half of the second quarter of 2013, which will allow the customer time to integrate the capacity into its scheduled network.

Prior to beginning in ACMI, the aircraft will be operated in short-term, revenue-generating service.

Atlas Air expects to receive one additional 747-8F by the end of the second quarter of 2013, completing the delivery of its order program for nine aircraft.

About Atlas Air Worldwide:

Atlas Air Worldwide is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) and Titan Aviation Leasing (Titan), and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). Atlas Air Worldwide also maintains a 49% interest in Global Supply Systems Limited (GSS). Through Atlas and Polar, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft.

Leave a Comment