Flynn takes over
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, parent of cargo carriers Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, has named William Flynn president and chief executive. He replaces Jeffrey Erickson, who is retiring. Flynn was formerly chief executive of transportation and logistics firm GeoLogistics and has previously been with Sea-Land Service. Erickson will remain on the Atlas board.
Source: Airline Business
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