Atlas Air is set to add three 747-8F aircraft to its fleet. The three additional aircraft – which were secured through long-term finance lease agreements with BOC Aviation - are expected to enter service late in the third quarter of 2024.
“Atlas is the world’s largest operator of 747 freighters, and we are thrilled to expand our widebody fleet with these three 747-8Fs, following the four 747-400Fs we acquired and placed with customers under long-term agreements earlier this year,” said Michael Steen, Atlas Air Worldwide chief executive officer.
“Our growth in this aircraft type underscores Atlas’ commitment to the 747-freighter platform and the value it provides our customers, including significant payload capacity and unique nose-loading capability.”
The addition of three 747-8 freighters to its fleet will: “Meet the strong global demand for dedicated large widebody airfreight capacity, particularly for cross-border e-commerce shipping,” said Atlas.
Atlas Air adds three 747-8F aircraft to its fleet
