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Atlas Air, Inc. is a major American cargo airline, passenger charter airline, and aircraft lessor based in White Plains, New York. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. Atlas Air is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 747, with 54 of the type.
- Polar Air Cargo
In November 2001, Polar was acquired by Atlas Air Worldwide...
- Polar Air Cargo
Our founder, Michael Chowdry saw an opportunity in the air cargo sector and founded Atlas Air, which began by leasing freighter aircraft to other airlines on an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) contract basis. Operations began with one aircraft, a Boeing 747-200.
In November 2001, Polar was acquired by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW), whose Atlas Air subsidiary is a provider of ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) freighter leasing. Polar became the scheduled service provider for AAWW, while Atlas continued to supply Boeing 747-400 freighters on a wet-lease basis to major airlines.
Atlas Air, Inc. is a major American cargo airline, passenger charter airline, and aircraft lessor based in White Plains, New York. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. Atlas Air is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 747, with 54 of the type. In 2021, the airline had 4,056 employees and operated to more than ...
Atlas Air is an industry leader in freight and passenger service, including ACMI, CMI and charter operations. For more than 30 years, Atlas Air has been the airline of choice for those looking for innovative, flexible, and reliable solutions—from unique cargo service to military charters and humanitarian missions.
Atlas Air is named largest cargo carrier at Miami International Airport. Thirty-one aircraft are in operation (22 747-200Fs and nine new 747-400Fs). The Company takes delivery of two Boeing 747-400Fs to serve British Airways (“Chelsea Rose” livery).
Atlas Air, Inc. transports cargo for major international airlines on scheduled flights to 101 cities in 46 countries. Atlas is the third largest cargo carrier in the world, trailing Federal Express and United Parcel Service (UPS).
