atlas air News Updates

Safety, Logistics

Boeing Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Miami Airport

MIAMI — A witness saw sparks shooting from a cargo plane as it made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff.

January 19, 2024
Business, Logistics

Apollo-Led Group to Buy Cargo-Hauler Atlas Air for $3.2 Billion

An investor group led by Apollo Global Management Inc. is acquiring Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. for about $3.2 billion, expanding its foray into aircraft leasing and charter flying as demand for air cargo cools from pandemic-era highs.

August 4, 2022
TCA

Cargo Pilots Set to Take Labor Dispute Outside White House

WASHINGTON — A group of pilots who ship packages for Amazon and DHL will protest outside the White House in a bid to get President Donald Trump’s attention in a long-running labor dispute.

April 4, 2017
Business

Atlas Air to Supply FedEx Express with Freighter Aircraft

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc., a provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has entered into a five-year agreement with FedEx Express to provide it with five 747-400 freighter aircraft for peak flying seasons beginning in 2017 and lasting through 2021.

August 25, 2016