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Amazon Halts Operations with 21 Air Following Fatal Cargo Plane Crash, WSJ Reports
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is pausing operations with its air cargo partner 21 Air following a fatal plane crash in Miami, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Sunday.
The e-commerce and logistics giant reportedly notified the Miami-based cargo carrier of its decision on Sunday, September 13.
Details of the Incident
The move follows an incident last week where an Amazon Prime Air-branded cargo flight, operated by 21 Air, crashed after overrunning a runway during landing at Miami International Airport. The crash resulted in the deaths of at least five people, according to the initial report.
Amazon relies on a network of third-party contractors like 21 Air to operate its rapidly expanding Amazon Air logistics fleet. This network is critical for fulfilling the company's one- and two-day delivery promises to its Prime customers.
AdMarket Context
A suspension of a key air freight partner, even a temporary one, can introduce logistical challenges for Amazon's vast delivery infrastructure. The company's response will be closely watched as it underscores the operational risks associated with its reliance on external aviation contractors.
Reuters, which relayed the Journal's report, noted it could not immediately verify the information. As of the time of the report, neither Amazon nor 21 Air had responded to requests for comment on the matter.
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