Disgruntled pilots blast 5-year contract with Atlas Air

An Atlas Air jumbo cargo jet takes off, with front wheel in air. The plane is white, with purple and gold lettering.

Pilots for all-cargo carrier Atlas Air are venting frustration over a new five-year contract imposed under binding arbitration even though analysts say the deal significantly raises pay toward the upper end of peers at comparable carriers. The outcome should provide  labor certainty for Atlas as it tries to meet strong demand for shipping service, but union representatives warn the new benefits package will accelerate attrition rates and jeopardize service.

Initial estimates indicate captains...

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