Air Transport Services Grp Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ: ATSG) announced an investor conference call to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 5, 2021, at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The earnings release will be available on November 4, 2021, after market close. Participants can join the call by dialing (800) 708-4540, using passcode 50246249, or via a live webcast on www.atsginc.com. A replay will be accessible after the call on the same website.

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group Inc. (ATSG), has inked a multi-year agreement to provide heavy maintenance for United Airlines. This contract supports the expansion of Airborne's facilities and personnel. The maintenance will focus on United's Boeing 767, 737, 757, and Airbus A320 fleets at Airborne’s locations in Wilmington, Ohio and Tampa, Florida. The agreement transfers part of United's maintenance work from other service providers, enhancing Airborne's service capacity significantly.

Air Transport Services Group's subsidiary, PEMCO Conversions, has delivered a second Passenger-to-FlexCombi™ aircraft to Chisholm Enterprises in Bahrain. This Boeing 737-700FC, operational since August 29, 2021, supports Texel Air, enhancing cargo capabilities. The FlexCombi™ features versatile configurations for up to 40,000 pounds of cargo and provides operational enhancements like head-up displays and medevac capability. PEMCO has a strong track record with over 70 FAA-approved modifications and 350 modified aircraft, solidifying its position as a leader in passenger-to-freighter conversions.

LGSTX Services, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ:ATSG), was awarded 2021 Airport Business of the Year by the Ohio Aviation Association. This accolade recognizes LGSTX's positive contributions to the community and local airport operations. Wilmington Air Park, managed by LGSTX, is Ohio's highest-volume freight airport, covering nearly 2,000 acres. The company also provides extensive aviation services globally across over 400 locations, reinforcing ATSG's commitment to comprehensive aviation support.

Air Transport Services Group held a luncheon to honor six recipients of the inaugural Hete Family Scholarship and 35 interns. The scholarship, worth $5,000 each, supports employees and their families pursuing STEM, medical, or business degrees. The event emphasized ATSG's commitment to workforce development through internships, providing students with hands-on experience in areas such as accounting and aviation maintenance. Additionally, ATSG aims to foster future leadership within the company.

Air Transport Services Group (Nasdaq: ATSG) subsidiary Omni Air International has been activated under Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program to support U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. Omni will provide three Boeing 777-200 passenger aircraft for this effort, continuing its longstanding service to the U.S. government since the 1990s. Omni is the largest provider of passenger charter services to the Department of Defense, assisting in repatriation and humanitarian efforts.

Air Transport Services Group (Nasdaq: ATSG) reported Q2 2021 consolidated revenues of $409.9 million, up 8% from Q2 2020, driven by a $16.7 million increase in aircraft leasing revenues due to more Boeing 767 leases. GAAP earnings were $79.9 million ($1.17 per share), compared to a loss of $105.2 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $127.8 million. The company anticipates a minimum of $525 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2021, bolstered by continued demand for e-commerce cargo operations.

Air Transport Services Group (Nasdaq: ATSG) has appointed Trisha Frank as Vice President of Government Programs, expanding her existing leadership role at Omni Air International. This strategic move aims to enhance ATSG's commitment to U.S. government agencies, a sector that accounted for 31% of its consolidated revenues in 2020. Frank's extensive experience, including her leadership of the Patriot Team, is expected to strengthen government customer relations and support ATSG's growth in this critical business area.

Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ:ATSG) will host an investor conference call on August 6, 2021, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its Q2 financial results. The earnings release will be available on August 5, 2021, after market close. Participants can join the call by dialing (800) 708-4540, with international callers using (847) 619-6397, and should enter passcode 50205865. A live webcast will also be accessible via www.atsginc.com. A replay of the webcast will be available starting August 6, 2021, at 2 p.m.