News / Record results at Atlas Air as it moves to favour long-term deals

Atlas Air

As it tabled record results for the year and its final quarter, Atlas Air sent a strong signal that it favours steady growth over short-term gains in the spot market.

The aircraft leasing company flanked its results presentation with announcements of long-term placements of the last B747-8 freighters due to join its fleet this year, indicating a strong market outlook and an inclination to place aircraft in long-term contracts.

To nobody’s surprise, Atlas recorded strong growth: revenues for the full year climbed ...