The airline specializes in the transport of mail, dangerous goods and general cargo.

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. announced on 9 December 2013 an agreement to acquire a 25 percent equity interest in West Atlantic.

This investment meant the Boeing 767-200 being added into West Atlantic's fleet.

On 20 June 2017, West Atlantic announced it will take delivery of four leased Boeing 737-800(BCF) from GE Capital Aviation Services, with the aircraft being delivered between 2017 and 2019.

signed an agreement with West Atlantic to become the new majority shareholder in return for a €20 million cash injection.