Colombia’s Avianca Operating Freighter Flights For Amazon

Avianca is operating cargo flights under contract with Amazon, connecting Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Miami International Airport (MIA).

According to the Colombian carrier, Avianca Cargo started flying a daily freighter service for Amazon between BOG and MIA on April 8. The flights are being operated with a Boeing 767-300F owned by Amazon.

Avianca said the BOG-MIA flights allow Amazon “to achieve a broader presence in the region, leveraging Avianca Cargo's capabilities.”

The service will facilitate “the transportation of flowers and other essential goods” for Amazon, the airline added. 

The Avianca-operated freighter flights support “the growing demands of cross-border commerce between Colombia and the U.S.,” said Tom Bradley, Amazon’s director of global air cargo.

“Steps like these contribute to the economic development and positioning of the region’s cargo industry,” Avianca Cargo CEO Diogo Elias said. “This milestone reflects our commitment of building long-term partnerships that consolidate mutual benefit to both parties.”

The 767-300F flights will give Amazon greater access to the Colombian market. “This dedicated air cargo service will help businesses of all sizes connect with customers across these important market segments more efficiently,” Bradley said.