Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings NEW Reports Operating Results (10-Q)

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Nov 01, 2012
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings NEW (AAWW, Financial) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2012-09-30.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc has a market cap of $1.43 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.65 with a P/E ratio of 12.8 and P/S ratio of 1. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc had an annual average earning growth of 2.4% over the past 5 years.

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AMC Charter revenue decreased $5.2 million, or 4.2%, primarily driven by a reduction in AMC Charter Cargo revenue and a decrease in the pegged fuel price, partially offset by increased AMC Charter Passenger flying. AMC Charter Block Hours were 6,165 for the third quarter of 2012 compared to 5,033 in 2011, an increase of 1,132 Block Hours, or 22.5%. The increase in AMC Charter Block Hours was due to 3,415 incremental AMC Charter Passenger Block Hours from flying four additional passenger aircraft in 2012 resulting in $59.9 million of increased revenue, partially offset by a decrease of 2,283 AMC Charter Cargo Block Hours driven by reduced cargo demand from the AMC. AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour was $19,039 for the third quarter of 2012 compared to $24,355 in 2011, a decrease of $5,316 per Block Hour, or 21.8%, due to a decrease in AMC Charter Cargo Revenue per Block Hour and a higher volume of passenger flying on smaller 767 aircraft. AMC Charter Cargo Revenue per Block Hour was $19,853 for the third quarter of 2012 compared to $24,186 in 2011, a decrease of $4,333 per Block Hour, or 17.9%. This decrease was driven by a lower average pegged fuel price impacting the third quarter of 2012 and a reduction in the number of one-way AMC missions. For the third quarter of 2012, the AMC average pegged fuel price was $2.67 per gallon compared to $3.97 in 2011. The pegged fuel price is set by the AMC and the impact to revenue from changes in the pegged fuel price is generally offset by a corresponding impact to fuel expense. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in premiums earned on flying additional, more efficient 747-400 cargo aircraft during the third quarter of 2012 in place of less efficient 747-200 aircraft in 2011.

Commercial Charter revenue increased $37.7 million, or 53.6%, due to an increase in Block Hours, partially offset by a decrease in Revenue per Block Hour. Commercial Charter Block Hours were 5,331 in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 3,358 in 2011, representing an increase of 1,973 Block Hours, or 58.8%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily due to the deployment of 747-400 cargo aircraft in lieu of retired 747-200 aircraft, an additional 747-400 cargo aircraft in South America and 747-400 aircraft from ACMI during remarketing periods. Revenue per Block Hour was $20,273 in the third quarter of 2012, compared to $20,951 in 2011, a decrease of $678 per Block Hour, or 3.2%, which reflects the impact of lower Yields on increased global air cargo capacity combined with softer demand during the third quarter of 2012 compared to 2011 and a reduction in Commercial Charter return legs due to fewer AMC one-way missions.

ACMI revenue increased $23.0 million, or 4.9%, primarily due to the entry of 747-8F aircraft into service and increased CMI flying, partially offset by the redeployment of 747-400 aircraft into other segments. ACMI Revenue per Block Hour was $6,262 in 2012, compared to $6,157 in 2011, an increase of $105 per Block Hour, or 1.7%. The increase in Revenue per Block Hour primarily reflects the impact of higher rates for 747-8F aircraft, which began flying during the fourth quarter of 2011, with additional aircraft beginning to fly in both the second and third quarters of 2012. Partially offsetting this increase was the impact of lower rates for CMI flying in 2012. ACMI Block Hours were 78,698 for the first three quarters of 2012, compared to 76,313 in 2011, an increase of 2,385 Block Hours, or 3.1%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily driven by the start-up of CMI flying of four 767 cargo aircraft for DHL during 2012 and an increase in CMI flying of Dreamlifters for Boeing. Partially offsetting these increases were the return of two 747-400 cargo aircraft during the second quarter of 2012, which were temporarily redeployed to other segments. The two aircraft were subsequently redeployed to Etihad in June 2012 and DHL in July 2012.

AMC Charter revenue increased $60.5 million, or 19.1%, driven by increased AMC Charter Passenger flying that began in May 2011, partially offset by a reduction in AMC Charter Cargo revenue. AMC Charter Block Hours were 17,273 in 2012 compared to 14,087 in 2011, an increase of 3,186 Block Hours, or 22.6%. The increase in AMC Charter Block Hours was due to 8,477 incremental AMC Charter Passenger Block Hours from flying four additional passenger aircraft in 2012 resulting in $165.2 million of increased revenue, partially offset by a decrease of 5,291 AMC Charter Cargo Block Hours driven by reduced cargo demand from the AMC. AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour was $21,808 in 2012 compared to $22,448 in 2011, a decrease of $641 per Block Hour, or 2.9%, due to a higher volume of passenger flying on smaller 767 aircraft, a decrease in the average pegged fuel price and a reduction in the number of one-way AMC missions. Partially offsetting these items were premiums earned on flying additional, more efficient 747-400 cargo aircraft during the first three quarters of 2012 in place of less efficient 747-200 aircraft in 2011. For the first three quarters of 2012, the AMC average pegged fuel price was $3.27 per gallon compared to $3.56 in 2011. The pegged fuel price is set by the AMC and the impact to revenue from changes in the pegged fuel price is generally offset by a corresponding impact to fuel expense.

Commercial Charter revenue increased $98.9 million, or 47.8%, due to an increase in Block Hours, partially offset by a decrease in Revenue per Block Hour. Commercial Charter Block Hours were 14,761 in 2012, compared to 9,736 in 2011, representing an increase of 5,025 Block Hours, or 51.6%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily due to the deployment of 747-400 cargo aircraft in lieu of retired 747-200 aircraft, an additional 747-400 cargo aircraft in South America and 747-400 aircraft from ACMI during remarketing periods. In addition, we were able to utilize our passenger aircraft for sporting event, concert tour and other private charters. Revenue per Block Hour was $20,720 in the first three quarters of 2012, compared to $21,257 in 2011, a decrease of $537 per Block Hour, or 2.5%, which reflects the impact of lower Yields on increased global air cargo capacity and softer demand during 2012 compared to 2011 and the impact of a reduction in Commercial Charter return legs due to fewer AMC one-way missions.

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