Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Atlas Air) (New York) today announced earnings for the second quarter of 2012 and reaffirmed guidance for full-year earnings in excess of $5.10 per diluted share on both a reported and adjusted basis.

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $31.2 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, compared with $26.0 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

On a reported basis, second-quarter 2012 net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $30.9 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, compared with $23.8 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011.

Revenues totaled $424.7 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $349.6 million in the second quarter of 2011.

“In AMC Charter, volumes and profitability increased as strong growth in our military passenger service outweighed a moderation in AMC cargo demand. And in Commercial Charter, higher volumes and profitability reflected the scale and flexibility of our operations. We deployed an additional 747-400 aircraft to support increased demand in South America, and we responded to relatively solid demand in other markets, particularly from the high-tech and automotive industries, with two 747-400 cargo aircraft that were available during their ACMI remarketing periods. These aircraft returned to ACMI service in June and July 2012, demonstrating the strong interest in our 747-400 aircraft.”

During the second quarter, an average of 1.1 Dreamlifter large cargo freighters were in CMI service for Boeing, up from 0.7 last year. CMI cargo service for DHL increased to three 767 freighters at the end of the quarter from none last year and one at the end of the first quarter. A fourth 767 freighter entered service in July, and a fifth is expected to enter service in October 2012.

Earnings in the second quarter of 2012 also reflected a reduction in maintenance expense, primarily due to the retirement of 747-200 aircraft. Results in each segment, however, were partially offset by increased crew costs and other volume-driven operating expenses compared with the second quarter of 2011. In addition, AMC Charter and Commercial Charter incurred higher aircraft ownership costs related to the deployment of 747-400 aircraft in each segment in lieu of 747-200 aircraft.

Adjusted results in the second quarter of 2012 exclude incremental costs related to the retirement of the company’s 747-200 fleet, costs incurred to refinance certain debt, and a gain on the disposal of aircraft. Adjusted results in the second quarter of 2011 exclude pre-operating expenses for the introduction of new aircraft types, including incremental costs incurred as a result of aircraft delivery delays, as well as a gain on the disposal of aircraft.

Half-Year Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $44.9 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, compared with $38.7 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

On a reported basis, first-half 2012 net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $43.7 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared with $34.4 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, in the first half of 2011.

Revenues totaled $784.0 million in the first six months of 2012 and $647.2 million in the first six months of 2011.

Copyright Photo: Tony Storck. Boeing 747-446 N465MC (msn 24784) is being operated as a passenger aircraft for the military charters. It is pictured touching down at Baltimore/Washington.

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