Atlas Air plans to move Westchester headquarters next year. What will happen to employees
Atlas Air Worldwide Cargo is getting a new headquarters in White Plains.
The cargo shipping airline's current headquarters is expected to move from Purchase to White Plains in January 2024.
Atlas said the company will invest more than $4 million in the relocation and construction of the new building, as well as the retention of more than 400 jobs.
“Atlas is excited to continue our ties to New York, which is an important part of our global network as we support our customers around the world,” said Atlas CEO Michael Steen. “Continuing our presence in New York guarantees our access to the top talent critical to our operations. New York has served Atlas and our employees well as we’ve grown into one of the largest cargo carriers in the world."
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Atlas said it will also invest in new equipment, IT and security. Empire State Development awarded the company $2 million a capital grant for continuing to invest in New York state job retention.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he called the company personally to encourage them to stay in Westchester.
"I am pleased that Atlas will continue operation of its headquarters here in New York, which will support good paying local jobs and boost the economy," Schumer said. "Atlas’ ongoing commitment to the Hudson Valley will help our region continue to soar as home to one of the largest cargo carriers in the world.”
With the relocation, the cargo airline will be closer to Westchester County Airport, an important location for air shipping in the region.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Atlas Air relocating Westchester NY headquarters in 2024
