News / Atlas Air, bullish after buoyant H1 charter market, now eyes a busy peak season

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Bullish Atlas Air is betting on a decent peak in the last two quarters of the year, after announcing a “good start”.

While revenues rose in the second quarter by 3.3%, year on year, to $456m, net income fell 4.1% to $28m -– but first-half net income rose 53.5%. (For full results, please go here)

The freighter specialist benefited from a buoyant charter market in the first half, a trend also noted by charter brokers. Cargo charter block hours were up 21.7% ...