Atlas Air Government Contracts
Atlas Air, Inc. · UEI CKB5NJY4CQL3
Atlas Air government contracts totaled $1.4B across 804 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. FY2026 obligations were $621M across 373 awards, down 18.3% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense accounted for 100% of the total as the largest buyer overall.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $620,708,165 across 373 awards with activity that year, a change of -18.3% from $759,379,660 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,383,793,917 across 804 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $621M
- Awards in FY2026
- 373
- Change vs FY2025
- -18.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.4B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Atlas Air federal contracts by year
Atlas Air federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $620,708,165 | 373 | -18.3% |
| FY2025 | $759,379,660 | 427 | +20390% |
| FY2024 | $3,706,092 | 28 | n/a |
About Atlas Air's federal contracts
Atlas Air's federal contract obligations rose 16648% from FY2024 ($3.7M) to FY2026 ($621M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Atlas Air's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation (NAICS 481211), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Atlas Air contract work are New York, Guam and Hawaii; New York alone accounts for 3%.
Which agencies award Atlas Air contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Atlas Air, Inc.. Atlas Air DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,383,793,917 | 100.0% |
Atlas Air contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Atlas Air's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air TransportationNAICS 481211 | $1,377,779,433 | 99.6% |
| 2 | Scheduled Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481112 | $4,726,590 | 0.3% |
| 3 | Other Technical and Trade SchoolsNAICS 611519 | $829,632 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Flight TrainingNAICS 611512 | $458,262 | <0.1% |
Where Atlas Air contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
Companies similar to Atlas Air
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (NAICS 481211), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patriot Team | $813,110,071 |
| 2 | Omni Air International, LLC | $753,553,647 |
| 3 | Federal Express Corporation | $711,774,147 |
| 4 | National Air Cargo Group, Inc | $596,911,072 |
Recent Atlas Air contract awards
The latest Atlas Air contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $7,779,726 | HTC71126F2627 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseOPERATION EPIC FURY CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $2,709,577 | HTC71126F2592 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $559,937 | HTC71126F2601 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $656,455 | HTC71126F2606 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $609,696 | HTC71126F2604 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $1,442,999 | HTC71126F2591 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $3,536,161 | HTC71126F2556 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $1,860,051 | HTC71126F2582 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseDOMESTIC CHARTER - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $497,908 | HTC71126F2587 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $1,243,988 | HTC71126F2572 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $595,258 | HTC71126F2554 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $4,466,716 | HTC71126F2567 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Department of DefenseOPERATION EPIC FURY CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $2,443,552 | HTC71126F2562 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Department of DefenseOPERATION EPIC FURY CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $739,960 | HTC71126F2560 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $1,563,651 | HTC71126F2548 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $875,701 | HTC71126F2553 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $559,937 | HTC71126F2552 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $118,814 | HTC71126F2550 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $1,309,730 | HTC71126F2540 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $1,227,214 | HTC71126F2539 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $673,883 | HTC71126F2538 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $976,487 | HTC71126F2524 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $392,373 | HTC71126F7473 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $507,220 | HTC71126F2528 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $2,306,587 | HTC71126F2515 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Atlas Air
Large prime contractors such as Atlas Air buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Atlas Air is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Atlas Air make from government contracts?
- Atlas Air, Inc. received $1.4B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 804 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $621M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Atlas Air?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.4B to Atlas Air from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Atlas Air do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Atlas Air's largest federal contract industries are nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation (NAICS 481211), scheduled freight air transportation (NAICS 481112) and other technical and trade schools (NAICS 611519).
- Where does Atlas Air perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Atlas Air contract dollars went to work in New York ($36.1M), Guam ($8M) and Hawaii ($3M).
- Are Atlas Air's government contracts growing?
- Atlas Air's federal contract obligations rose 16648% from FY2024 ($3.7M) to FY2026 ($621M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Atlas Air?
- Look at the agencies and industries Atlas Air works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.