Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) today announced the appointment of Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Mays succeeds Mike Berger, who is retiring. Mr. Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory capacity for part of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

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Air Transport Services Group has appointed Greg Mays as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Mays, who was appointed President of ATSG in September 2025, is a seasoned aviation executive whose leadership has consistently delivered growth and operational excellence. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sun Country Airlines, he guided the carrier through periods of rapid change and performance improvement. Earlier in his career, he played a key role at Alaska Airlines, helping to strengthen maintenance, engineering, and labor relations during a time of transformation. He also spent more than a decade at Delta Air Lines, where he oversaw complex global operations in maintenance, ground handling, and cargo.

Mr. Mays commented, “I am honored to have been named as the next leader of ATSG and look forward to building on the strong foundation that Mike established during his tenure. I am excited to continue working with our talented teams in my new role as we continue to innovate and expand ATSG’s capabilities with a steadfast focus on safety, operational and financial excellence, and best-in-class service.”

“It has been an absolute privilege to lead ATSG and work with one of the best teams in the industry. I am proud of all that we accomplished together and am confident that ATSG has a bright future ahead under Greg’s leadership. He has already made a tremendous impact in his first few months at ATSG, and I know the company is in good hands as I enter retirement,” said Mr. Berger. Mr. Berger joined ATSG in 2018, holding the roles of Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and President of Airborne Global Solutions before being promoted to President in 2023 and Chief Executive Officer in 2024.

About Air Transport Services Group

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is a premier provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation solutions for both domestic and international air carriers, as well as companies seeking outsourced air cargo services. ATSG is the global leader in freighter aircraft leasing with a fleet that includes Boeing 767, Airbus A321, and Airbus A330 aircraft. A diverse portfolio of subsidiaries encompasses ATSG's Lease+Plus aircraft leasing strategy, including three airlines holding separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, to provide air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance, airport ground services, and material handling equipment engineering and service. ATSG subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC. For further details, visit www.atsginc.com.

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