PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (Nasdaq:AAWW) subsidiary, Titan Aviation Leasing Pte Inc. has appointed Dr. Joerg Andriof as Senior Vice President Titan Singapore Aviation Leasing.

Dr. Andriof will manage all day to day responsibilities for Titan.  He will be based in Singapore and will report to Michael Steen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc.

“Titan has grown significantly over the past years and is recognized as one of the leading freighter-focused aircraft leasing companies. Dr. Andriof’s extensive experience and knowledge, particularly in the express airfreight industry, will help us further develop this segment of our business,” said Michael Steen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. Prior to joining the company, Dr. Andriof held senior management positions at DHL Express, Lufthansa and KPMG. Dr. Andriof received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Business Studies from the University of Warwick.

About Atlas Air Worldwide:

Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., Southern Air Holdings, Inc., and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers a broad array of Boeing 747, 777, 767, 757 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international applications.

Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC filings, and other information may be accessed through the company’s homepage, www.atlasair.com.

Contacts:  Elizabeth Roach (Media) – (914) 701-6576
Dan Loh (Investors) – (914) 701-8200

Source : Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings

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