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Atlas Air, DSV Agree on Dedicated 777 Freighter
[ August 29, 2025 // Gary Burrows ]Atlas Air Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, the provider of outsourced aviation logistics, announced a new long-term agreement with DSV, to provide dedicated airfreight services for the airfreight forwarder and transport and logistics supplier.
Under the agreement, Atlas Air will operate one of its newly delivered 777-200Fs exclusively on behalf of DSV, providing control over freight capacity, access to worldwide operating capabilities, and benefitting Atlas Air’s extensive air traffic rights and operational flexibility.
These services will support DSV across Asia, Europe and the U.S., including a critical link between DSV’s hub in Huntsville, Alabama, and Luxembourg, one of its most important and longstanding trade lanes. The 777F will enhance DSV’s network across major international markets, combining extended-range capability and high payload with improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
“With the leading fleet of large widebody freighters, an extensive operating footprint and comprehensive traffic rights, we have expertise in tailoring dedicated solutions that enable our customers to serve demand where they see it,” said Michael Steen, CEO, Atlas Air Worldwide.
“The addition of a 777 freighter allows us to further enhance service to our customers, with greater control over capacity, schedules, and connectivity.” Stefan Krikken, senior vice president, DSV. “The Huntsville-Luxembourg corridor is a vital trade lane for us, and this new program ensures we can continue to deliver consistent, high-quality performance across key transcontinental routes.”
Recognized for its high reliability, fuel efficiency and low maintenance and operating costs, the Boeing 777F has a maximum payload of 103 tons and a range of 4,970 nautical miles, making it the longest-range twin-engine freighter in operation. It also meets quota count standards, enabling access to noise-sensitive airports around the world.
