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Atlas Air has accused its pilots of an “illegal” go-slow during contract negotiations and has a filed for a preliminary injunction against the alleged industrial action.

Parent company Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has accused unionised pilots at both Atlas and Polar Air Cargo of engaging in activity leading to “significant” network disruptions.

Among the associated unions are the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), its Airline division, and its Airline Professionals’ Association.

In a filing to the District Court of Columbia, Atlas accuses IBT members of engaging in ...