COVID-19 Demand Triggers Amazon Air to Expand Aircraft Fleet
Amazon on Wednesday announced the lease of 12 Boeing 767-300 converted cargo aircraft from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). These aircraft will join Amazon’s existing fleet of 70 aircraft. One of the new aircraft joined Amazon’s air cargo operations in May 2020, with the remaining 11 will be delivered in 2021.
The expansion comes at a time when people in communities across the country continue to adjust to this unprecedented time, as many now rely on direct deliveries to doorsteps. Amazon Air has played a central role during the COVID-19 pandemic by transporting essential PPE supplies, while maintaining capacity for regular cargo operations.
Amazon Global Air’s Sarah Rhoads says, “During a time when so many of our customers rely on us to get what they need without leaving their homes, expanding our dedicated air network ensures we have the capacity to deliver what our customers want: great selection, low prices and fast shipping speeds.”
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