Inside Amazon Air’s freighter network: E-commerce, fleet and global growth

At the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Rajarshi Chatterjee from The STAT Trade Times spoke with Raoul Sreenivasan, Vice President, Amazon Global Air, on how Amazon Air has evolved from an e-commerce logistics network into a full-fledged air cargo operator with a dedicated freighter fleet. Sreenivasan discussed how Amazon Air is strengthening its global network to meet rising demand for faster and more reliable deliveries, while navigating shifting trade lanes driven by tariffs and de-minimis changes. The conversation covered fleet composition and utilisation, the balance between Amazon-owned and third-party cargo, and plans for network expansion. He also shared insights on regional demand trends, new sourcing hubs and the export–import potential shaping future air cargo flows. The discussion concluded with a look at how Amazon Air is deploying technology to improve operational efficiency and advancing sustainability initiatives, including packaging, as e-commerce continues to reshape global air cargo.