Amazon has become one of the wealthiest companies in the world thanks to its ability to deliver practically anything just about anywhere. That said, it shouldn’t come as any great surprise that the delivery giant has finally taken the first leap toward creating its own fleet of aircraft.
Will Amazon Become the Next UPS?
Key Takeaways:
- Amazon has made its first direct purchase of aircraft, acquiring 11 Boeing 767-300s from Delta Air Lines and WestJet, marking a shift from its previous lease-only model.
- This acquisition is part of Amazon's plan to rapidly expand its air cargo fleet to over 85 aircraft by the end of 2022, aiming to enhance delivery operations and increase independence from third-party carriers.
- Despite owning the aircraft, Amazon will continue to rely on third-party carriers to operate them, maintaining a mixed fleet strategy to better manage logistics and meet customer delivery promises.
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