Atlas Air Worldwide to Expand in New York
September 05 2019 - 9:10AM
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced
the renewal and extension of its corporate headquarters lease in
Purchase, N.Y. Atlas’ plans in New York include creating 100
additional jobs and enhancing headquarters offices to accommodate
its growing employee base and strategic business growth.
Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and
President & CEO-designate Eric Gertler said, “Companies
are choosing to stay and foster growth in New York thanks to the
state’s skilled workforce, favorable economic environment and
robust business assistance programs, and Atlas Air’s expansion will
bring 100 new jobs to the Mid-Hudson region while maintaining a
thriving headquarters in Purchase.”
Atlas has maintained its headquarters in New
York since 2000.
“New York is our home and we are excited to
strengthen our ties and expand our company in this dynamic,
thriving state,” said William J. Flynn, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide. “We will continue to grow
our team of talented, world-class, customer-focused employees in
New York and throughout our global network.”
Atlas currently employs 568 professionals in New
York. Atlas expects to retain those positions and create 100
additional jobs in New York over the next five years. Globally, the
company employs more than 3,500 aviation professionals.
In addition to its New York headquarters, the company maintains
operations centers near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
International Airport, in Anchorage, Alaska, and Hong Kong; a
training center in Miami, Florida; and key logistics centers around
the world, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New
York, 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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