Atlas Air and DHL Express extend freighter agreement

 Atlas Air and DHL Express extend freighter agreement

Atlas Air announced its contract extensions with DHL Express to continue operating 20 freighter aircraft in support of their express and e-commerce markets. The agreements are built on the long-standing strategic partnership between Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL, which began in 2008. It also includes DHL acquiring 49 percent of AAWW’s subsidiary, Polar Air Cargo, as well as a long-term agreement for six dedicated 747-400Fs to operate on key Trans-Pacific routes.

Under these extended agreements Atlas Air will continue to operate four different aircraft platforms for DHL Express, including:

Six Boeing 747-8 freighters

Two Boeing 747-400 freighters

Eight Boeing 777-200 freighters

Four Boeing 767-300 freighters

“DHL Express is a global leader in express and e-commerce, and it is our privilege to contribute to their continued success,” said John W. Dietrich, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.  “These agreements build on our successful 13-year partnership. We look forward to continuing to provide DHL Express with critical capacity through our modern, fuel-efficient fleet. As this agreement indicates, Atlas is capitalizing on the strong global airfreight market conditions as we deepen relationships with our customers.”

“We are pleased to extend our long-standing and valued partnership with Atlas Air,” said Rob Hyslop, Executive Vice President Aviation at DHL Express. “Continuing to utilize Atlas and its global operating capabilities enables us to best serve our customers and their continued high demand for fast international shipping, fueled by the megatrend of e-commerce and the overall importance of global trade.”

Titan Aviation Holdings welcomes Eamonn Forbes as Senior VP and CCO

 Titan Aviation Holdings welcomes Eamonn Forbes as Senior VP and CCO

Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. appointed Eamonn Forbes as the senior vice president and chief commercial officer of Titan Asset Management Ireland Limited, effective August 23, 2021.

Forbes will lead all sales and marketing activities for Titan and directly report to Michael Steen, President and chief executive officer of Titan Aviation Holdings and chief commercial officer of Atlas Air Worldwide. Forbes will direct Titan’s global sales team and will be based in Dublin, Ireland.

“We are delighted that Eamonn will be joining our team as we continue to expand Titan’s portfolio and global footprint,” said Steen. “With his strong experience and track record in the aviation leasing industry, Eamonn is perfectly positioned to lead our global sales and marketing activities, as we further leverage our strategic joint venture with Bain Capital Credit.”

Forbes joins Titan with over 15 years of aviation leasing, legal, and finance experience. Most recently, Forbes served as Chief Commercial Officer of FPG Amentum. Previously, he has held senior positions at SMBC Aviation Capital and Goshawk.

“I am thrilled to join the Titan team at this important stage of growth and development,” said Forbes. “Titan is widely recognized as an industry leader, with a superior customer portfolio, an unparalleled depth of freighter experience and a unique position within the marketplace.  I look forward to working with the team to leverage the strength of the Atlas Air Worldwide companies, while further building the strategic joint venture with Bain Capital Credit.”