As it continues to adapt to meet customer demands for faster delivery, Amazon has 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 to bring its total network to over 80 aircraft. One of the new aircraft joined Amazon’s air cargo operations in May 2020, with the remaining 11 to be delivered in 2021.
Amazon Air has played a central role during the COVID-19 pandemic by transporting essential PPE supplies for Amazon associates, frontline health workers and relief organizations across the U.S., all while maintaining capacity for regular cargo operations to ensure customers continue to receive the items they need.
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Sarah Rhoads, Vice President of Amazon Global Air said: “Amazon Air is critical to ensuring fast delivery for our customers – both in the current environment we are facing, and beyond.
“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.”
Rich Corrado, President and CEO of ATSG said: “Our combined experience in the industry and access to a fleet of 767 cargo aircraft make us an ideal partner to support the growth of Amazon Air’s fleet.”
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