Amazon has officially paused its business partnership with the cargo firm 21 Air following a fatal accident involving the operator at Miami International Airport. The decision comes after a jet managed by the carrier overshot a runway and collided with several vehicles.
Background of the incident
The crash occurred at the Miami facility as the 21 Air-operated jet attempted to land. Emergency response crews confirmed that the runway excursion resulted in a fatal outcome, leading to the immediate grounding of services provided to Amazon by the firm.
Impact on operations
Amazon utilized 21 Air as part of its logistics network to move goods across its distribution chain. By pausing work with the carrier, the company is now navigating the logistical consequences of removing that specific flight capacity from its fleet operations. The company has not provided a timeline for when or if the partnership will resume while investigations into the cause of the overshoot continue.
Amazon is currently assessing its remaining cargo provider contracts to mitigate potential disruptions to shipping schedules following the removal of the 21 Air jet from active service.