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September 10, 2021 - Atlas Air Worldwide Announces New Five-Year Labor Agreement with Atlas Air and Southern Air Pilots Significant Step in Completing Merger of Atlas Air and Southern Air PURCHASE, N.Y., September 10, 2021 – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. subsidiary has completed a new joint collective bargaining agreement... Read More >

June 1, 2020 - Atlas Air Worldwide is proud to play a critical role in serving the global supply chain at this time of significant need. Since this crisis began, our efforts have helped deliver life-saving medical equipment and supplies to those working on the front lines in our communities. We have contributed to public safety by facilitating the delivery... Read More >

May 7, 2020 - Atlas Air and Southern Air Provide Interim Pay Increase for Pilots in Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Negotiations for Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement Continue PURCHASE, N.Y., May 7, 2020 – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries Atlas Air, Inc. and Southern Air, Inc. have reached an agreement with... Read More >

April 2, 2020 - PURCHASE, N.Y., April 2, 2020 – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) confirmed that Tuesday, the federal district court in Washington D.C. ruled that the arbitration awards issued in favor of Atlas Air, Inc. and Southern Air, Inc. last summer are binding and enforceable.  The court also directed the pilot union, the International Brotherhood... Read More >

November 22, 2019 - Atlas Air and Southern Air Prevail in Appeals Court Ruling Against Teamsters Pilot UnionPURCHASE, N.Y. – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today confirmed that its subsidiaries Atlas Air, Inc. and Southern Air, Inc. have prevailed in another legal dispute with the union that represents its pilots in ongoing negotiations, the International Brotherhood of... Read More >

August 27, 2019 - Atlas Air Prevails in Pilot Labor Arbitration  Union Ordered to Proceed in Negotiations for a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement   PURCHASE, N.Y. – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today confirmed that its subsidiary, Atlas Air, Inc. (the “Company”), prevailed in an important arbitration between the Company and the union that represents its pilots, the... Read More >

July 8, 2019 - Atlas Air Prevails in Court Ruling Against Pilot Union for Illegal Slowdown Unanimous Appellate Court Decision Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against International Brotherhood of Teamsters  PURCHASE, N.Y. – Atlas Air, Inc. and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (collectively, “Atlas” or the “Company”), subsidiaries of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), today said that the U.S.... Read More >

July 2, 2019 - Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Leadership Transition Plan William J. Flynn to Become Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2020 John W. Dietrich to Become President and Chief Executive Officer PURCHASE, N.Y. – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer William J. (Bill) Flynn will retire from... Read More >

June 13, 2019 - Southern Air Prevails Against Pilot Union In Labor Arbitration Union Ordered to Promptly Participate in Merger Process for New Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement Positive Step Toward Company’s Goal of Increasing Pilot Pay as Soon as Possible PURCHASE, N.Y. – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today confirmed that its subsidiary, Southern Air, Inc., has prevailed... Read More >

June 12, 2019 - Atlas Air Sets Record Straight on Inaccurate Story Today, the Miami Herald posted a story that irresponsibly and inaccurately ties the tragedy of Flight 3591, and the colleagues we lost to ongoing contract negotiations. In the story, Union leaders wrongly cast doubt on the experience and training some of their fellow pilots. This is just... Read More >