Financial Overview

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings is well-positioned operationally, financially and strategically. We see a world of opportunity as we continue to transform the company with a proven strategy focusing on long-term growth.

Our proven strategy focuses on three key elements:

  • Leasing and outsourcing new, efficient freighter aircraft to drive earnings growth.
  • Implementing a long term relationship with DHL Express to generate strong revenues and to mitigate risks associated with fuel costs and loads.
  • Providing the most cost-effective solutions and services in the global airfreight market to solidify our position as the world’s leading outsourcing provider.

Our industry-leading solutions, together with our capacity, assets, experience, intellectual capital, and high-quality, reliable operations have resulted in enduring, strategic – and profitable – relationships.

In 2008, AAWW's net earnings totaled $63.7 million, or $2.97 per diluted share, on operational revenues of $1.607 billion.