Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating solutions, confirmed the placement of their 8th B747-8 Freighter into ACMI service. The aircraft will fly on behalf of Etihad Cargo, the cargo arm of Etihad Airways (EY), the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, pursuant to a multiyear Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance agreement that commences in May 2013. The new contract between the companies follows a letter of intent announced on April01st 2013, and complements an existing B747-400F ACMI arrangement between Atlas and EY signed in May 2012. The aircraft will be operated in full EY Cargo livery. The delivery will take EY Cargo’s freighter fleet to 9 aircraft. From June, the airline will also operate 3 B777F, 1 B747-400ERF, 1 B747-400F and 3 A330-200F. (Atlas Air Newsletter & EY Newsletter & AviTrader, May02nd / CargoFacts, May03rd / AirCargoWorld, May06th / ITJ, May07th / AirCargoNews, May09th 2013).
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