USA –Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Atlas) has reaffirmed its partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), announcing the renewal of its scholarship program to support aviation students pursuing pilot and maintenance careers. The announcement was made at Merrill Field in Anchorage, attended by Atlas and UAA leaders, faculty, students, and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.

• Atlas confirmed its continued funding of scholarships for UAA aviation students, building on its 2024 program which provided:

  • Four scholarships for maintenance technician students.

  • Three scholarships for aspiring pilots.

• The renewed initiative supports UAA’s top-ranked aerospace program, helping to train pilots, controllers, and maintenance professionals vital to Alaska’s aviation workforce.

Statements

• U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: “President Trump and I are on a mission to make our airspace the envy of the world. We will build a brand-new air traffic control system and address a chronic shortage of controllers and pilots… I applaud Atlas Air Worldwide for doing their part to contribute to this mission.”

• Michael Steen, CEO, Atlas Air Worldwide: “By investing in workforce development locally, we are advancing our commitment to aviation in Alaska, and to the resilience of the broader aerospace industry. We are fully dedicated to supporting the efforts led by President Trump and Secretary Duffy to make our airspace the global gold standard.”

• Ray Weber, Dean of UAA’s Community & Technical College: “This generous donation is transformative, helping us build a more qualified workforce that is vital to Alaska’s economic future and the broader industry. Thanks to Atlas, our students are gaining the training and credentials needed to pursue fulfilling careers.”

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., Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the broadest array of Boeing 747, 777, and 767 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations.

About The University of Alaska Anchorage
The University of Alaska Anchorage is Alaska’s largest university, educating nearly 12,000 students annually. UAA transforms lives through teaching, research, community engagement and creative expression in a diverse and inclusive environment. As the state’s largest university, UAA is a driving force in Alaska’s economy, producing over 1,600 graduates each year, with a large percentage entering the Alaska workforce. UAA has programs in professional piloting, aviation management, aviation maintenance technology and air traffic control. In 2022, UAA graduated 273 students to the aviation sector. 

Source: Atlas Air