Amazon India launches Amazon Air, India’s first e-commerce cargo fleet.

Telangana
IT Minister, KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday formally launched India’s first
e-commerce cargo fleet, Amazon Air to enable faster deliveries and enhance the
transportation network in the country at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport,
Hyderabad, Telangana.
Amazon
is said to utilize the cargo capacity of two Boeing 737-800 aircrafts operated
by Quikjet Cargo Airlines, a Bengaluru-based cargo airline which has partnered
with Amazon to launch the maiden air freight service in India.
Speaking
at the launch event, Minister KTR said, “This makes Amazon the first e-commerce
company in India to partner with a third-party carrier to provide a dedicated
air network for deliveries with Hyderabad getting to host the event.”
“Amazon
is currently working with Telangana’s Handlooms department in helping over 4500
weavers in 56 villages across the state,” remarked KTR.
According
to reports, each Amazon Air aircraft will ship thousands of packages every day
and fly across in India’s top metros, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad
which will enable ship the goods to these cities in a faster way.
“We’re
thrilled to launch Amazon Air in India to ensure we can provide our growing
customer base with great selection, low prices, and faster deliveries,” said
Sarah Rhoads, Vice President, Amazon Global Air.
The
launch of the aircraft reaffirms Amazon’s commitment to invest in India’s
logistical infrastructure, it will create more jobs in the local economy and
introduce newer capabilities to power Amazon’s delivery network.
The
launch of Amazon Air will further support 1.1 million sellers in India which
will enable growth for ancillary businesses such as transportation and packaging.
“This
marks a very important step for our sellers and our customers, as well as a
huge step forward for the aviation industry. We are celebrating a significant
milestone in our global mission to transform the future of logistics,” said Akhil
Saxena, Vice President, Customer Fulfilment (APAC< MENA & LATAM) and WW
Customer Service, Amazon.
“Amazon Air comes to India at an important
time. Over the last few years, we have taken many positive steps to build our
fulfilment, transportation, and logistics infrastructure in the country,” he
added.
Today,
in India, there are a total of 15 states that are home to Amazon India’s fulfillment
centres, which offer 43 million cubic feet of storage space for seller inventory.
19 states have sortation centres, which have a processing space of almost 2.3
million square feet. Deliveries are now possible to 100% of serviceable pin
codes thanks to its last-mile network, and over 97% of consumers in these pin
codes now receive their items within two days after placing an order.
Amazon
Air was launched in the year 2016 in the US and now has a network of over 110
aircraft serving 70 locations across the world. Ever since then, Amazon has
invested hundreds of millions in its air logistics capabilities. It has also
created thousands of new employees throughout the world.
While
continuing to grow globally to meet the demands of its growing customer base, Amazon
Air also invests in environment friendly technologies to run its network.
After
United States and Europe, India is Amazon Air’s third largest market.
(Source- Amazon News India)
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