Court rules in favour of Atlas Air and against union
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has succeeded in its legal dispute with the pilot union, ordering them to negotiate a new deal. The decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upholds a 13 March 2018 decision by the Southern District Court of New York compelling the union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters […]
Hactl to handle Southern Air flights in Hong Kong
Cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has been awarded the contract to provide ramp handling for freighter operator Southern Air. The Kentucky-based subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holding operates 21 rotations a week through Hong Kong, serving Anchorage, Cincinnati, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Leipzig, Milan, Sharjah, Bahrain and Seoul. All services to […]
Atlas Air pilots ordered to negotiate new agreement
Atlas Air pilots have been ordered to negotiate for a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) following an arbitration decision on Monday 26 August. The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) applies to Atlas Air’s acquisition of Southern Air, and Atlas says it confirms their position that the union, Airline Professionals Association – Teamsters Local 1224 violated the […]
Atlas Air pilots ordered to stop “illegal” slowdown
Atlas Air Worldwide pilots represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have been ordered to stop their work slowdown by the Court of Appeals. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division and Local Union No 1224 have been ordered to stop an “intentional and illegal work slowdown” by Atlas Air pilots […]
Dietrich to succeed Flynn as Atlas Air CEO
Leadership will be changing at Atlas Air next year, with William Flynn becoming chairman of the board and John Dietrich filling the role of CEO. After 13 years, Flynn will retire on 1 January 2020 and become chairman of the board, while executive vice president and chief operating officer Dietrich will become president and COO […]
Southern Air claims arbitration victory over pilots
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has claimed victory over unions after Southern Air pilots were ordered to negotiate a new joint collective bargaining agreement, much to the anger of the pilots. On 12 June, Southern Air pilots represented by the Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224 were ordered to proceed with the negotiations relating to the […]
First of 14 new B777F joins DHL’s fleet
DHL has taken delivery of the first of 14 new Boeing 777 Freighters, with N-705GT taking off from Cincinnati on Saturday 25 May. The aircraft took off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport bound for Bahrain on its commercial maiden flight. Replacing older intercontinental flights, the 777F, which is operated by Southern Air, will strengthen DHL’s […]
Unhappy pilots picket Amazon shareholder meeting
Amazon investors and board members gathering at the annual shareholder meeting were greeted by pilots flying for Amazon Air contracted carriers raising concerns about working conditions. The pilots who work for Atlas Air, Southern Air and ABX Air protested outside the meeting on Wednesday 22 May, holding picket signs and running a mobile billboard that […]
Amazon breaks ground on CVG air cargo hub
Amazon has broken ground on its $1.5 billion Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport air cargo hub, as pilots continue to highlight workplace issues. Ground was broken on 14 May in a ceremony attended by delegates including the founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos. The air hub is scheduled to open in 2021 and create more than 2,000 […]
Pilots union rains on Atlas Air’s parade
The Teamsters Union, which represents Atlas Air and Southern Air pilots who fly for DHL and Amazon Air, is warning investors not to believe the positive spin put out by the parent company in its latest financial results. In an open letter to investors, it says that many pilots are leaving the employment of Atlas […]
Cargo pilots concerned about how airlines are run
Pilots contracted to fly for Amazon Air and DHL are concerned about the way their airlines are being run, survey results have found. More than 1,200 pilots at Atlas Air Worldwide subsidiaries Atlas Air and Southern Air, and Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary ABX Air were asked questions about hiring, retaining, scheduling and more. […]
Atlas Air opens pathway deal for Ameriflight pilots
Atlas Air and Southern Air have signed a pilot pathway agreement with Ameriflight, which pilot unions say highlights staffing issues. The Pilot Pathway Program guarantees qualified Ameriflight pilots an interview with Atlas Air and Southern Air. Participants will gain experience fulfilling a number of benchmarks while at Ameriflight, including Atlas’ ATP/CTP programme, professional/career development programmes […]
$71m profit for Atlas Air, pilots say issues remain
Atlas Air Worldwide has posted a third quarter profits of $71.1 million but pilot unions are warning the public not to be fooled by executives painting a rosy picture. The third quarter profit compares to a loss of $24.1 million in the same period last year, while net income for the first nine months of […]
Southern Air pilots sign deal, workplace issues remain
Pilots at Southern Air have ratified a Letter of Agreement (LOA) to improve working conditions and wages, but unions say workplace issues still need to be resolved. The LOA was voted on from 25 July to 9 August and ratified by Southern Air members by a 94.76 per cent margin will raise some standards at […]
Southern Air to provide Miami with another freighter route to Asia
Southern Air is to become the sixth airline at Miami International Airport to operate cargo flights to Asia with the launch of weekly services to Hong Kong. The wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Air will operate Boeing 777 Freighter services from Miami to Hong Kong via Anchorage from 1 April. The other airlines operating cargo […]
Atlas Air acquires 777Fs to lease to DHL Express on ACMI basis
Atlas Air Worldwide has acquired two Boeing 777 Freighters to be operated for DHL Express by Southern Air on an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) basis. The aircraft were acquired from LATAM Airlines with the first starting service this month and the second expected to begin service at the end of the second quarter […]
Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo seek preliminary injunction to stop “illegal slowdown”
Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo – subsidiaries of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings – announced yesterday they are seeking a preliminary court injunction to stop what they say is an “illegal slowdown” of work. The injunction accuses the trade unions representing pilots – the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline Division, and […]
Agnew named as new chairman of the board at Atlas Air
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced the election of Robert F. Agnew as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Agnew is president and chief executive officer of Morten Beyer & Agnew, an international aviation consulting firm and succeeds retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frederick McCorkle, who served as chairman since 2014 and will continue as a director. Agnew says: “Fred’s […]
Atlas Air off to an “exciting start” in Q1
Atlas Air Worldwide has reported income from continuing operations, net of taxes, in the first quarter of 2017 was $8.3 million compared with $7.7 million in Q1 last year. President and chief executive officer, William J. Flynn (pictured below) says the company is off to an “exciting start in 2017” and is building on its 2016 achievements and growing earnings […]
Atlas posts Q4 income surge and hails ‘historic’ year
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings posted income from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $28.7 million for the three months ended on 31 December, 2016. Results compared with a loss from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $37.6 million for the three months ended 31 December, 2015, which was primarily due to charges of $102.8 million associated with an air cargo […]
Atlas Air upbeat on future of air cargo as it looks to e-commerce
This year has been a busy one for Atlas Air with the $106 million acquisition of Southern Air and the landmark agreement to provide air cargo services for Amazon. Last month, Atlas posted a loss from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $7.5 million for the third quarter (Q3) ending 30 September 2016, better than […]
Atlas Air posts pre-tax loss of $7.5 million in Q3
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced a loss from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $7.5 million for the third quarter (Q3) ending 30 September 2016. Atlas says results for Q3 were primarily due to the impact of non-deductible expenses triggered by shareholder approval of warrants granted to Amazon in connection with long-term agreements to dry lease […]
First Atlas Air provided Amazon freighter due in the next quarter
Atlas Air is hoping to provide online retailer, Amazon with its first aircraft in the next quarter as it announced its first half profits fell to $21 million due to acquisitions and investments. The aircraft outsourcer signed a deal with Amazon earlier this year to provide 20 Boeing 767-300s by the end of 2018 and […]
Atlas Air Worldwide sees net income fall in Q1
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has recorded a net income of $7.7 million for the three months ended 31 March, 2016, compared with $25.8 million in the first quarter (Q1) last year. Total operating revenue in Q1 2016, was $418 million, down on the $444 million in Q1 2015. Atlas says in the charter market, results on […]