Amazon Buys Another A330-300
Amazon is accelerating its fleet expansion strategy with the purchase of another Airbus A330-300, reflecting rising demand in the global air cargo sector.
Amazon is accelerating its fleet expansion strategy with the purchase of another Airbus A330-300, reflecting rising demand in the global air cargo sector.
Atlas Air has officially concluded its narrowbody operations, marking the end of a chapter with the completion of its final CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) flight for Amazon using a Boeing 737-800BCF, serial number 32663. This final flight draws a close to Atlas Air’s use of converted freighter narrowbody aircraft, shifting its operational focus exclusively to widebody freighters.
Stratos, a leading aircraft asset manager and investment specialist, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300aircraft to Amazon, where it will undergo passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The transaction represents a key step in Amazon’s expanding air cargo operations and showcases Stratos’ expertise in facilitating strategic fleet placements.
Amazon has completed the purchase of its first Airbus A330-300, serial number 1359, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. This acquisition is seen as part of Amazon’s broader strategy to diversify and reinforce its logistics and air cargo capabilities through direct aircraft ownership.
Hawaiian Airlines has finalized a major milestone in its dedicated freighter operations with the delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A330-300P2F aircraft from Amazon. The freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1205, marks the completion of an agreement that significantly expanded the airline’s presence in the cargo sector.
Amazon is preparing to receive its tenth and final Airbus A330-300P2F, further expanding its dedicated air cargo fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1205, has been leased from Altavair, a prominent US-based lessor specializing in freighter conversions and aircraft portfolio management.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has officially completed its acquisition by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. The deal, structured as an all-cash transaction, assigns ATSG an enterprise valuation of approximately US$3.1 billion, signaling a major move within the logistics and air transport sectors.
Amazon (US) has taken delivery of one Airbus A330-300P2F, serial 1245, which will be operated by Hawaiian Airlines (US). The aircraft is powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, manufactured by Rolls-Royce, and is part of Amazon’s strategy to strengthen its air cargo fleet.
Amazon (US) has begun a strategic reassignment of its fleet, with a B737-800BCF, serial 32608, moved from Atlas Air (US) to Sun Country Airlines (US) for CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations. This marks the first of eight narrowbody aircraft set to leave the Atlas Air fleet in 2025, reflecting Amazon’s evolving logistics strategy.
Amazon has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter), featuring serial number 1226. The aircraft is operated by Hawaiian Airlines and powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, enhancing Amazon’s logistics capabilities for its expanding e-commerce operations.