KCI Welcomes Its First Amazon Air Flight
Amazon Air touched down for the first time at Kansas City International Airport Thursday.
The first flight, on Amazon Air s branded 737-800 cargo aircraft, arrived from Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida. Service will continue daily.
“The addition of Amazon Air at the airport strengthens KCI’s impact as a regional economic engine” said Kansas City Director of Aviation Pat Klein. “We are grateful to the Amazon team’s commitment to Kansas City and look forward to a strong partnership.
Through a partner lease agreement, Amazon Air will use 34,000 square feet of space at Kansas City International Airport. Amazon Air s newest gateway will include an onsite area to sort packages bound for their next destination and will be managed by an Amazon logistics partner, PrimeFlight Cargo. The site is expected to support more than 50 jobs.
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