Aircraft investment specialist Stratos said it has delivered an Airbus A330-300 aircraft to a major US-based operator for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion.
Stratos did not disclose the customer, however, recent media reports have named Amazon as the recipient of the widebody A330.
The P2F conversion of the A330, formerly operated by Corsair, will support the airline’s continued expansion in dedicated air cargo operations, said Stratos.
Gary Fitzgerald, chief executive of Stratos, commented: “We are delighted to have facilitated this transition. This placement showcases the strength of Stratos’ global network and our ability to source and dispose of high-quality assets tailored to the evolving needs of our clients.
"The A330 P2F market continues to gain momentum, and we’re proud to support this dynamic segment.”
Amazon has been steadily growing its widebody freighter capacity following its annoucement in October last year that it would begin to offer third party shipping.
Research by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development found that between March 2024 and 2025, the tonnage capacity of Amazon Air’s US fleet increased by 14% and the volume capacity by 12.9%.
Having larger planes and more capacity better enables the company to carry out its third-party shipping business, including bulk cargo.
