Atlas Air

French cargo operator CMA CGM Air Cargo will use two Boeing 777-200F freighters to connect Asia to North America starting this summer.

The Swiss MRO is investing in its shop in Zurich to ready it for the first GTF induction.

Cargo hourly utilization in February 2024 was up 11% year-over-year.

Global passenger aircraft utilization in February 2024 was up 19% year-over-year.

Investigators found no evidence of an uncontained engine failure or combustor damage.

Seoul's Incheon International Airport is known for its air hub, connecting passengers to South Korea and beyond.

Investigators are examining an engine fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F that had to return to Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff on Jan. 18.

Air freight carrier and lessor Atlas Air has taken delivery of a fourth Boeing 777-200F to operate on behalf of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.

Kuehne+Nagel’s vice president and global head of aerospace discusses the company’s latest developments in supply chain sustainability and technology.

Atlas described its latest order as underscoring a commitment to grow its 777F platform, and “meets our strict return guidelines for investing in aircraft.”

It is the second of four 777-200Fs Atlas will operate for the shipping company under an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) agreement.

The logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is opening an air freight center at Shenzhen Bao’an to ramp up its air cargo operation with Atlas Air.

Now a privately held company, the U.S. lessor, cargo and charter airline will retain its Atlas Air Worldwide name and executive leadership team.

Air cargo has been booming. Even though the market is now slowing, airlines see a need for more aircraft than currently planned for the long term.

A significant portion of the in-service fleet is coming up for retirement and feedstock for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions is becoming scarce.

ATSG expressed confidence in customer readiness for long-term freighter lease commitments.