Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) today announced the placement of additional Boeing 747-400 Freighter ACMI services for DHL Express, the world's leading international express shipping company.

ACMI services under the new agreement will provide additional intercontinental capacity for DHL Express from Asia commencing in mid-June. At that time, Atlas will operate a total of four 747-8Fs and six 747-400Fs in ACMI service on behalf of DHL. Atlas will also continue to operate seven Boeing 767 Freighters in CMI service for DHL.

"We are delighted to expand our long-standing relationship with DHL and to support the strong growth of its global network operations," said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.