Atlas Air Worldwide to Expand in Kentucky
July 25 2019 - 12:00PM
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced
it will expand its operations in northern Kentucky to accommodate
its growing workforce in the area.
Atlas’ plans include a commitment to a long-term
lease in a new facility in Erlanger, Kentucky, near the
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), to
support its growing global operations. The new center in Erlanger
is expected to open in 2021.
“Atlas is a premier leader and employer in the
air cargo industry, and I am delighted the company will deepen its
commitment to Kentucky and grow its operations within this critical
North American logistics hub,” said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin.
“We are honored to support Atlas’ growth on a global scale and
appreciate that Atlas recognizes what we know in the Commonwealth:
Kentucky is an ideal partner for dynamic, growing companies.”
Atlas currently employs 318 professionals,
including 182 Kentuckians, at its facilities in northern Kentucky,
which includes its Southern Air subsidiary. Employees from the
company’s Florence location will relocate to the new site in
Erlanger once it is complete.
Atlas expects to create nearly 600 additional
jobs in Kentucky in the next 10 years. Globally, the company
employs more than 3,000 aviation professionals.
“Kentucky has established itself as a leading
global logistics center, and we are thrilled to expand our
operations in this thriving area,” said William J. Flynn, Chief
Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.
“Our new operations center in Erlanger will
enable us to continue to deliver high-quality services to our
customers and support their growing global networks. We look
forward to the development of a modern, state-of-the-art facility
that will foster a great sense of pride with our existing and
future employees.”
Atlas Air Worldwide maintains its headquarters
in Purchase, N.Y., and maintains a training center in Miami,
Florida, in addition to operations in key logistics centers around
the world to support its global network.
About Atlas Air
Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider
of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the
parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., Southern Air Holdings, Inc. and
Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of
Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s
largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the
broadest array of Boeing 747, 777, 767, 757 and 737 aircraft for
domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger
operations.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC
filings and other information may be accessed through the company’s
home page, www.atlasairworldwide.com.
Contacts: Debora Coffey (Media) – (914) 701-8951
Dan Loh (Investors) – (914) 701-8200
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