Amazon India has launched Amazon Air, making it the first e-commerce company in the country to have a dedicated air cargo network. Amazon Air will utilise the cargo capacity of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Quikjet Cargo Airlines. Each Amazon Air aircraft will ship thousands of packages every day and fly across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. Amazon Air will help ship goods faster from our fulfillment centres to last-mile deliveries.

?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. This announcement reaffirms Amazon?s commitment to invest in India?s logistical infrastructure, create more jobs in the local economy, and introduce newer capabilities to power our delivery network.

The new aircraft were inducted today in Hyderabad by Telangana minister Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao?who leads the Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, and Information Technology?alongside Amazon?s senior leadership. "Hyderabad has emerged as a major hub for e-commerce distribution with its strategic geographic location, improved domestic air network, and the increasing popularity of e-commerce in the country," said Akhil Saxena, Vice President ? Customer Fulfilment (APAC, MENA & LATAM) and WW Customer Service, Amazon.

The launch of Amazon Air will further support 1.1 million sellers in India, enabling 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 Saxena, adding, ?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.?