Amazon buys its first planes to expand air network
BBC News Published image captionAmazon Air - previously called Prime Air - has leased planes since 2016 Amazon has bought its first fleet of planes, as it expands its growing air freight network. The additional 11 Boeing 767-300 planes would "support Amazon's growing customer base", it said. Amazon's first air operation launched in 2016, but previous planes have been leased. Experts say buying its own aircraft will allow Amazon become a credible competitor in logistics. "It is significant that Amazon has purchased the aircraft, as opposed to leasing carriers, as it should lead to lower overa...
Source: bbc.co.uk
