Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Launch of First U.S. Military Passenger Charter Flight
May 18 2011 - 12:45PM
Business Wire
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) (Nasdaq: AAWW), a
leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation
operating services, today announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit
launched its first military passenger charter flight for the U.S.
Defense Department’s (DoD) Air Mobility Command (AMC) from Fort
Bragg’s Pope Army Air Field in Fayetteville, N.C. to Southwest
Asia.
U.S. soldiers boarding Atlas Air
Passenger Aircraft at Fort Bragg's Pope Army Air Field in
Fayetteville, N.C. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The first Atlas Air, Inc. DoD passenger mission departed from
Fort Bragg yesterday. The 747-400 passenger aircraft represents the
newest addition to Atlas's fleet of modern fuel efficient aircraft.
The mission culminates a year-long DoD Commercial Air
Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program and is a
significant milestone for our company,” said William J. Flynn,
President & Chief Executive Officer of AAWW.
He continued, “The AMC passenger service for the U.S. military
leverages the company’s long-standing service in AMC cargo
operations, our knowledge of the areas of activity and our success
in providing premium, private-charter, passenger CMI operations for
the U.S.-Africa Energy Association (USAEA) through its agreement
with SonAir.”
Mr. Flynn added, “Atlas Air and all of our employees are very
proud to carry members of the U.S. military on our aircraft.”
About Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:
AAWW 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). Through Atlas and Polar, AAWW
operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter
aircraft.
Atlas, Titan and Polar offer a range of outsourced aircraft and
aviation operating services that include ACMI service – in which
customers receive an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a
long-term lease basis; CMI service, for customers that provide
their own aircraft; express network and scheduled air cargo
service; military charters; commercial cargo charters; and dry
leasing of aircraft and engines.
AAWW’s press releases, SEC filings and other information can be
accessed through the Company’s home page, www.atlasair.com.
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