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ATSG Transitions Amazon Air Fleet to Airbus A330 Freighters

Air Transport Services Group is shifting Amazon's air cargo operations from Boeing 767s to Airbus A330 converted freighters. This strategic pivot marks a key transition for the e-commerce giant's logistics network. ATSG received its first A330 freighter and plans to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027. Amazon has committed to multi-year operating leases for four A330s across ATSG's operations. The transition addresses the shrinking availability of mid-life 767 passenger aircraft suitable for cargo conversion. ABX Air, an ATSG subsidiary, is working with federal regulators to certify the new aircraft for operations, training and maintenance. The company intends to acquire and convert 30 A330s total. ATSG operates 56 of Amazon's 100-plus aircraft, while Alaska Airlines already flies 11 A330 freighters for the retailer. The shift requires hiring additional pilots and maintenance personnel at facilities in Ohio and Florida.