Amazon’s delivery speed depends on its network of shipping partners, which has enabled it to have reliable next-day and same-day e-commerce product arrivals.
Amazon Air Cargo utilizes over 100 aircraft and over 250 flights daily, shipping general cargo, such as retail and consumer goods; medical supplies; pharmaceuticals; textiles; perishables, such as flowers, fish and fruit; dangerous goods, such as biological substances, GMOs, lithium batteries, and dry ice; and a variety of parcels.
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The air cargo carrier uses its fleet of Boeing 737 and 767 jets and Airbus A330 aircraft in partnership with several airlines and air freight carriers in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
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Among Amazon’s air freight partners are Air Transport Services Group, Hawaiian Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.
Sun Country in June 2024 signed an amended and restated air transport services agreement with Amazon, extending the partnership’s contract through 2030, with options through 2037.
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Under the agreement, Sun Country expanded its cargo operation with Amazon, adding up to eight more of Amazon’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet of 12 air freighters, with the aircraft operating beginning in the first quarter of 2025.
All eight of the additional aircraft are expected to be operating by the third quarter of 2025, Sun Country said in a June 20, 2024, statement.
And now, Amazon has expanded its delivery service into the Latin American region to provide its customers with greater access to products.
Amazon Cargo expands its freight service.
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Amazon expands air freight service
The e-commerce giant has signed an agreement with Colombian air freight service provider Avianca Cargo to provide daily charter freight operations between Bogotá, Colombia, and Miami, Fla., according to a June 5 Avianca statement.
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Under the agreement, Amazon Cargo provides one of its Boeing 767-300 jets to Avianca Cargo to fly one daily flight between Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport and Miami International Airport.
The air freight agreement is expected to enable Amazon to achieve a broader presence in the Latin American region, leveraging Avianca Cargo’s capabilities. The daily air cargo flight began flying on April 8, the statement said.
“We are thrilled and proud to announce this partnership with Amazon Air Cargo, steps like these contribute to the economic development and positioning of the region’s cargo industry,” Avianca Cargo CEO Diogo Elias said in the statement.
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“This milestone reflects our commitment of building long term partnerships that consolidate mutual benefit to both parties and our customers, extending our network and giving a consistent service,” Elias said.
The agreement is expected to enhance capacity and access to a broader, interconnected network, and facilitate the transportation of flowers and other essential goods.
“This new service agreement enables Amazon Air Cargo to bring our customer-obsessed approach to Colombia’s air freight market segment,” Tom Bradley, director of global air cargo for Amazon Air Cargo, said.
 “We’re excited to deliver the speed, reliability, and high service standards that Amazon customers expect, while supporting the growing demands of cross-border commerce between Colombia and the United States.Â
“This dedicated air cargo service will help businesses of all sizes connect with customers across these important market segments more efficiently,” Bradley said.
