Atlas Air Worldwide B767-300ERs Ready for Military Passenger Airlift Service
January 25 2012 - 8:13AM
Business Wire
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), a
leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation
operating services, today announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit
has received approval from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) to provide B767-300ER
passenger airlift service for the DoD.
The twin-jet 767 becomes the second aircraft type in the
company’s history, joining an industry-leading fleet of Boeing 747
freighters and passenger aircraft.
To operate the new aircraft family, Atlas Air has also achieved
180-minute Extended Twin-Engine Operations (ETOPS) certification
from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, allowing for the
aircraft’s optimal routing on trans-Atlantic flights. ETOPS
approval requires a rigorous review of the company’s operations and
successful implementation of additional operational and flight-crew
procedures. Flight crews and maintenance teams operating Atlas
Air’s 767s are qualified and trained for ETOPS.
“The Boeing 767-300ER provides additional flexibility in our
fleet as we continue to diversify the services we offer our
customers,” said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive
Office of Atlas Air Worldwide.
“A new aircraft type is an important milestone for our company
and complements our growth strategies. As a long-time operator of
four-engine aircraft, we’re especially pleased to achieve CARB
approval and ETOPS certification for our twin-jet aircraft,
demonstrating that our continual focus on safety, reliability and
operational excellence transcends aircraft types.”
The company’s 767-300ER (for Extended Range) aircraft,
configured for 255 Economy Class seats, will primarily transport
U.S. military personnel domestically and internationally. The
aircraft, along with two company-owned passenger 747-400s, are also
available for commercial charters, providing customers with
flexible seating-capacity alternatives.
Atlas Air expects to place a third 767 into service during the
first half of 2012.
Atlas Air initiated B747-400 passenger service for the DoD in
May 2011.
With the 767, Atlas Air is the only outsource provider of
aircraft and aviation operating services offering the new Boeing
747-8 freighter, 747-400 freighter and passenger versions, and the
767-300ER to its global customers.
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.
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 basis; CMI service, for customers that provide their own
aircraft; express network and scheduled air cargo service; military
cargo and passenger charters; commercial cargo and passenger
charters; and dry leasing of aircraft and engines.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC
filings and other information can be accessed through the Company’s
home page, www.atlasair.com.
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