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Amazon dials back air cargo expansion as e-commerce sales slow

20 September 2022

A white Amazon Prime jet with blue accents landing at an airport.

The growth of Amazon’s air cargo fleet and the number of daily flights has slowed in recent months, except at its Northern Kentucky hub and a few other geographic pockets. That reflects the mega-retailer’s more cautious approach to expansion in line with a recent pullback in warehouses because of decelerating e-commerce demand, according to research released Tuesday.

Amazon Air’s total flight activity only grew 3.8% from March through August, much less than the 14.3% growth in daily flights...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-dials-back-air-cargo-expansion-as-e-commerce-sales-slow

JD.com flies freighters with own pilots. Will Amazon Air follow?

8 September 2022

A red-and-white JD Airlines freighter on the taxiway with apartment buildings in the background.

Amazon runs a rapidly growing airline, but Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has gone a step further exerting control over its supply chain: hiring pilots to fly cargo jets and haul freight for third-party customers.

Welcome to JD Airlines, the latest evolution in online retailers building their own transportation and fulfillment networks to meet customer expectations for rapid, reliable delivery of their orders.

Mercado Libre, South America’s version of Amazon, and Alibaba, another Chinese...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/jdcom-flies-freighters-with-own-pilots-will-amazon-air-follow

Amazon drone delivery is coming to College Station, Texas

18 July 2022

Amazon will begin delivering packages via drone to residents in College Station, Texas, later this year, the company announced Friday.

After nearly a decade of anticipation, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) last month announced that Prime Air drone deliveries would finally be getting off the ground in the town of Lockeford, California, later this year. It said “hundreds of residents” already have expressed interest in the service.

Now, Amazon customers in College Station should expect to hear from the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-drone-delivery-is-coming-to-college-station-texas

ATSG to lease Airbus freighters to European cargo airline

7 May 2022

Sideview of big white jet with red tail and Air Transport International written on the fuselage. Sunny day with blue sky.

Air Transport Services Group, the air cargo industry’s Swiss Army knife, revealed that a Dublin-based contract airline with customers such as Amazon Air and FedEx has ordered five Airbus converted freighters, building on the first-quarter profit contribution of its leasing arm.

The provider of aircraft leasing and outsourced air transport reported rev e nue increased 29% to $486 million and adjusted pretax earnings of $64 million, more than triple the amount in 2021, on the strength of a larger...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/atsg-to-lease-airbus-freighters-to-european-cargo-airline

Amazon increases cargo flights 30%, could soon reach 100 freighters

15 March 2022

Side view of a light blue Prime Air aircraft, front half only.

Amazon’s private cargo airline increased flight activity 31% in the past year, with much of the expansion recently happening in Europe to support the company’s e-commerce business, according to a new report from researchers tracking the retail giant’s air logistics operation.

The growth in European flight activity took place as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continued to build out its U.S. air network and position Amazon Air to potentially handle third-party freight beyond its current focus on fast...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-increases-cargo-flights-30-could-soon-reach-100-freighters

Amazon Air launches daily service to Omaha, Nebraska

10 February 2022

The relentless beat of expansion for the Amazon Air express network continued Thursday with the launch of daily service to Omaha, Nebraska.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) said an inaugural flight operated by partner Silver Airways using an ATR72-500 turboprop arrived at Eppley Airfield from its regional air hub in Fort Worth, Texas.

Package handling at the airport is being provided by GAT Airline Ground Support.

The daily service will support faster deliveries for Prime members in Nebraska and western...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-air-launches-daily-service-to-omaha-nebraska

Amazon Air begins daily express delivery to Wichita, Kansas

22 January 2022

A white propeller plane with Prime Air lettering in light blue.

Amazon Air has expanded its network into Kansas for the first time with the opening of a regional gateway facility at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport, as it continues a relentless push to bring air access to more of the country to support expedited delivery for Prime customers.

The electronic retail and logistics giant’s private airline launched daily cargo service between Wichita and its regional hub at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas on Thursday. The flights are operated by Silver...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-air-begins-daily-express-delivery-to-wichita-kansas

California challenges San Bernardino air cargo facility used by Amazon

4 January 2022

A white plane with pale blue Amazon lettering at a cargo terminal.

The state of California on Monday petitioned a federal appeals court to rehear its lawsuit challenging a new air cargo facility at San Bernardino International Airport that is home to a major package hub in Amazon’s air network. Attorney General Rob Bonta said the original decision conflicts with existing environmental law and puts the local community at risk from harmful diesel truck and jet emissions.

The Federal Aviation Administration approved the $200 million Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-challenges-san-bernardino-air-cargo-facility-used-by-amazon

Pilots ratify 4-year labor deal at Amazon cargo carrier Sun Country

22 December 2021

A light blue Amazon Air plane takes off, view from side rear.

Pilots for Amazon transport provider Sun Country Airlines have easily ratified a new four-year contract, the union representing them said Tuesday.

According to the Air Line Pilots Association, 93% of the eligible pilots participating voted to ratify the agreement, which brings their pay rates, retirement contributions, commuter policies and work rules in line with those of industry peers.

Sun Country (NASDAQ: SC N Y) is a leisure airline based in Minneapolis that added a cargo division and began...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/pilots-ratify-4-year-labor-deal-at-amazon-cargo-carrier-sun-country

Amazon Air flight activity soared for Cyber Monday

8 December 2021

Amazon Air, the private cargo airline of giant digital retailer and logistics provider Amazon, dramatically increased flight activity to help fulfill a huge increase in online orders on Cyber Monday, according to researchers at DePaul University.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) previously posted on its website that it achieved record-breaking sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, although no specific figures were provided. Online sales among all retailers for Black Friday were up...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-air-flight-activity-soared-for-cyber-monday

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