Atlas Air, Titan Aviation Leasing and Bain Capital Launch Second Freighter Aircraft Investment Platform

Titan Aviation Leasing, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, and Bain Capital have today announced the successful closing of Titan Aircraft Investments II, DAC (TAI 2), a new freighter aircraft investment platform.

Titan Aviation Leasing, Bain Capital and Atlas Air Worldwide Launch Second Freighter Aircraft Investment Platform with $410 Million Capital Commitment – Courtesy Atlas Air Worldwide

On Tuesday (September 2, 2025), Titan Aviation Leasing, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, and Bain Capital today announced the successful closing of Titan Aircraft Investments II, DAC (TAI 2), a new freighter aircraft investment platform.  The new platform launches with a $410 million capital commitment from Bain Capital and Atlas that further scales the firms’ joint venture platform, which is focused on delivering flexible and efficient freighter leasing solutions worldwide. The new freighter investment platform has been launched to meet sustained global demand for dedicated cargo aircraft. 

TAI 2 builds on the strong performance of Titan Aircraft Investments I, Ltd. (TAI 1), which was established in 2019 and launched with $400 million in initial capital commitments.  Since TAI 1’s inception, Titan Aviation Leasing has acquired 19 aircraft across 11 lessees worldwide, capitalizing on demand for cargo aircraft driven by robust e-commerce growth.  Titan Aviation Leasing will continue to provide comprehensive aircraft and lease management services across both portfolios.

In Tuesday’s announcement, Titan Aviation Leasing’s SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Eammon Forbes said,

“The successful deployment of TAI 1 has demonstrated the strength of our partnership with Bain Capital and Atlas, and the critical role Titan plays in delivering efficient, flexible freighter leasing solutions.  We are excited to scale this platform further with TAI 2 and continue supporting the evolving needs of the global air cargo industry.”

Also commenting on the launch of TAI 2, Atlas Air Worldwide’s CEO, Michael Steen, said,

“This expanded platform underscores our commitment to the freighter leasing sector and to building long-term solutions for our customers.”

Bain Capital Partner, Matthew Evans, added,

“We are proud to deepen our partnership with Titan and Atlas as we expand our platform to meet the increasingly complex demands of global cargo supply chains.  By leveraging our combined expertise with the ability to act quickly and efficiently in a continually evolving market, we are well positioned to continue delivering flexible, high-impact solutions that help freight operators around the world meet their diverse financing needs.”

Titan Aviation Leasing is a freighter-centric leasing company that provides dry leasing solutions to airlines worldwide.  The carrier’s fleet of cargo aircraft supports customers, including international flag carriers, express operators, e-commerce providers, and regional and domestic airlines.  Titan Aviation Leasing’s airfreight expertise and innovative asset management solutions help customers quickly ramp up their aviation operations while minimizing capital investment. 

White Plains, New York-based Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of third-party aircraft and aviation operating services.  Company subsidiaries include Atlas Air and Titan Aviation Holdings.  Additionally, the company owns a majority stake in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide.  Together, the Atlas Air family of companies operate the world’s largest Boeing 747 Freighter fleet.  The company also offers their customers a wide selection of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations. 

Source: Atlas Air Worldwide 

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