Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), to operate two Boeing 747-8F aircraft – the most efficient freighter aircraft in the world.
In response to market changes, Kuehne+Nagel will charter the full cargo capacity of two B747-8Fs starting from the third and fourth quarters of 2022 to operate flights worldwide. The 747-8F provides 20% more payload capacity and 16% lower fuel consumption than the highly efficient 747-400F.
Yngve Ruud, member of the Management Board of Kuehne+Nagel, responsible for air logistics, comments: As a leader in the air freight market, Kuehne+Nagel continues to expand its dedicated charter network to support customers with long-term planning solutions. We are proud to partner with Atlas Air and add these two new Boeing 747-8Fs to our already extensive global offering.
Operating the world’s largest 747 fleet, Atlas Air ordered the final 747 production aircraft to capitalize on high demand and provide customers with cargo space, while strengthening its commitment to environmental protection through the reduction of noise, aircraft emissions, and resource consumption.
– We are pleased to expand our partnership with Kuehne+Nagel by providing dedicated capacity for their growing global air network. – said John W. Dietrich, President and CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide. “The Boeing 747-8F plays an extremely important role in global air transport, thanks to advanced technology that allows for lower fuel consumption and greater capacity. We look forward to the delivery of these two aircraft and operating them for Kuehne+Nagel.
Source: Kuehne+Nagel.