News / Amazon Air takes off in Europe, creating 200 new jobs

Amazon Air has taken off in Europe with two converted 737s, operated by ASL Airlines, with a third expected to join the fleet shortly.

The e-commerce giant launched its European operations from Leipzig/Halle Airport, where it has built a 20,000sq metre cargo facility.

One of the aircraft is flying between Cologne, Madrid and Malpensa, according to a flight tracking site, while another left Shannon for Leipzig on Friday.

The third aircraft is currently in Shanghai, where it arrived on 25 September for conversion. ...