Boeing 747-400 Freighter Operations to Commence Under Long-Term ACMI Agreement
White Plains, N.Y., May 12, 2025 – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced a new long-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement with Turkish Airlines’ air cargo brand Turkish Cargo, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines.
Under the terms of the agreement, Atlas will operate a Boeing 747-400 freighter on behalf of Turkish Airlines, beginning early May 2025.
This new partnership highlights Turkish Cargo’s commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing cargo capacity with flexible, long-range solutions, while leveraging Atlas Air’s widebody expertise and global operating capabilities.
“We are pleased to partner with Turkish Cargo, a respected leader in the international airfreight sector, and look forward to supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans with our proven track record of performance,” said Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide. “This long-term agreement demonstrates the continued demand for widebody freighter capacity and underscores the trust airlines place in Atlas to provide safe, reliable, and efficient operations.”
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, stated: “Built on mutual trust and a shared vision with Atlas Air, we believe this collaboration will create long-term value and further strengthen our position within the global logistics ecosystem.”
The Boeing 747-400 freighter offers a payload capacity of over 110 metric tons and is ideally suited for long-haul cargo operations, providing Turkish Airlines with the ability to serve key trade lanes across its extensive global network.
About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the broadest array of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations.
About Turkish Cargo:
Operating with the fleet of Turkish Airlines, including 475 aircraft (passenger aircraft and 24 freighters), Turkish Cargo provides air cargo service to more than 360 destinations, 108 of which are cargo destinations in 134 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.turkishcargo.com Our 24/7 call center: +90 850 333 0 77
