Amazon Ends Operations With 21 Air Following Cargo Plane Incident
Amazon has ceased operations with 21 Air after one of its cargo planes, operated by 21 Air, crashed by overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 14, 2026 — Amazon has reportedly ended its operational relationship with cargo carrier 21 Air. The decision follows an incident on September 6, in which a cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport.
The specific details surrounding the full extent of the cargo plane incident, including any potential injuries or the condition of the aircraft after the runway overrun, were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. What happened next was not provided.
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has been expanding its logistics network. The company utilizes a variety of third-party carriers for its air cargo operations. The cessation of operations with 21 Air marks a significant shift for the company’s air transport services, though the exact timeline and scope of 21 Air’s involvement with Amazon prior to the incident were not disclosed.
Miami International Airport is a major hub for air cargo. The incident on September 6 involved a cargo plane that was operating for Amazon. Following the event, Amazon has taken the step to cease further operations with the carrier. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The cause of the incident was not provided.
Further details regarding the operational halt and the specific circumstances of the runway overrun at Miami International Airport were not made public. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided.
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