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Abu Dhabi sovereign investor L’imad Holding weighs bid for Atlas Air in deal potentially valuing cargo group at $10 billion+

L’imad Holding, the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor whose portfolio includes Etihad Aviation Group, is reportedly considering an offer for a stake in Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, parent of Atlas Air. Discussions are at an early stage, and any transaction could value the airfreight group at $10 billion or more.

Discovered 2026-09-21T03:05:05.076796-07:00 | 2026-09-21T03:05:05.076796-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

A potential investment by L’imad would connect Abu Dhabi capital and Etihad’s broader portfolio to one of the world’s major airfreight operators, with implications for cargo-market ownership and strategy.
The reported valuation of $10 billion or more underscores the scale of Atlas Air Worldwide and the strategic value investors continue to place on airfreight assets.
Discussions remain preliminary; no bid or transaction has been announced, leaving valuation, structure and governance unresolved.

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