YunExpress acquires second Boeing 777-200 freighter

Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has extended its strategic partnership with YunExpress by supplying the logistics provider with a second 777-200 freighter under a long-term charter agreement. This aircraft will enter service with YunExpress in April, operating six weekly routes between China and the United States. “Cross-border e-Commerce is driving significant demand for Atlas’ dedicated large widebody freighter capacity,” confirmed Michael Steen, chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide. “Through our partnership with YunExpress, we are strengthening our position as the preferred supplier of dedicated airfreight capacity to leading players in the e-Commerce industry”. President of