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ATLAS AIR TO OPERATE 747 FOR ASIANA CARGO
February 15, 2017

Atlas Air, Inc. has signed an agreement with Asiana Cargo to operate one of its Boeing 747-400 Freighters for the South Korean carrier, beginning this month.

 

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The aircraft will be provided by Atlas Air, which will operate it on major trans-Pacific routes connecting Seoul with the US.

 

“Asiana Cargo is pleased to announce its partnership with Atlas Air, the most reliable air cargo partner,” said Kwang Suk Kim, executive vice president of Asiana Cargo. “Asiana appreciates Atlas’ outstanding cooperation and expects to serve Asiana’s clients with enhanced freighter services.”

 

Atlas Air signed a similar agreement to operate a 747-400F for Nippon Cargo Airlines in December 2016.

 

“We are delighted to welcome Asiana Cargo as an important addition to our customer portfolio,” said William J. Flynn, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide. “Asiana takes pride in providing reliable, high-quality service, and we are very pleased to be chosen to manage an important part of its international network. We look forward to providing Asiana and its customers with unmatched service and a platform for future expansion.”

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