MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced an order today to
convert nine 767 passenger airplanes into Boeing Converted
Freighters (BCF). Four of the orders were previously announced at
the Farnborough International Airshow in July, attributed to an
unidentified customer.
Atlas Air Worldwide, based in Purchase, New York has an all-Boeing
fleet.
"Boeing has been a longtime and trusted partner as we've built
our fleet and business," said President and Chief Executive Officer
William J. Flynn, Atlas Air
Worldwide Holdings. "We look forward to continuing to work with
Boeing to provide operational excellence and support for our
customers."
Through its freighter conversion program, Boeing transitions
passenger airplanes into freighters, extending the economic life of
the airplane.
"We look forward to supporting Atlas with our Boeing Converted
Freighters as they expand their freighter operations," said
Rick Anderson, vice president of
sales and marketing, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. "With
more than 40 years of experience in passenger-to-freighter
conversions, Boeing has a deep understanding of the needs of the
air cargo industry. Our freighter conversion program not only
provides customers with world-class Boeing platforms, we also offer
global support and the assurance of a Boeing-backed program."
Boeing's current market outlook forecasts a need for 400
widebody conversions over the next two decades, with strong demand
for 767 freighter conversions due to a rise in e-commerce.
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced
aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company
of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas), Southern Air Holdings, Inc. (Southern
Air) and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. (Titan), and is the majority
shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). Atlas Air
Worldwide's companies operate all-Boeing fleets, including the
world's largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighters and provide
customers the broadest array of 747, 777, 767, 757 and 737
airplanes for domestic, regional and international
applications.
Boeing is a leader in providing 24/7 support and service to the
global aviation industry. In addition to designing freighter
conversions, Boeing offers the industry's largest portfolio of
services including interior modifications, aftermarket parts,
subscription-based maintenance programs, engineering support, crew
training, route planning, digital crew scheduling, advanced data
analytics and software to enhance airlines and leasing company
operations.
Contact:
Cynthia Reynaud
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+1 206-661-2632
cynthia.l.reynaud@boeing.com
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