Amazon’s ATR Cargo Planes – What We Know So Far

eCommerce giant Amazon is continuing to expand its air division with the acquisition of ATR72 freighters. While the operator’s Boeing 767s are used for longer distances, its growing fleet of ATR72s will naturally be used for shorter routes, connecting small towns. Let’s take a look at the latest developments for this part of the Amazon fleet.

According to Airways Magazine, the early-July arrival of an ATR72 freighter marked the third ATR turboprop for Amazon Air.

This third aircraft came from Aurigny Air Services in an all-economy passenger configuration, previously registered as G-VZON. The airline was previously set up to transport 72 passengers. However, after its time with Aurigny, it was then converted to a freighter for Amazon in July 2021. Bearing MSN-853 and registration N919AZ, the 12-and-a-half-year-old aircraft’s new designation as a freighter is an ATR 72-500F.

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