AA Cargo celebrates 65 years of aviation leadership

American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) today celebrates 65 years of air cargo service to global customers spanning six continents. The anniversary marks the date of the air cargo industry’s first scheduled airfreight service on October 15, 1944. The 19-hour flight from New York’s LaGuardia Field moved 6000 lbs of bulk cargo to its Burbank, California destination.

Six-and-a-half decades of industry leadership
From the earliest days, American Airlines was led by bold and visionary aviation pioneers who flew an array of aircraft—beginning with the DC-3 Flagship freighter which accommodated the assortment of bulk cargo including fashion goods, textiles and machine parts. Sixty-five years later, the world’s supply chain is dependent on air cargo for transport of some of the most precious cargo in the world – from pallets of life-saving vaccines to priceless art and critical machine parts used the world over.
To accommodate the needs of its customers, AA Cargo continually evaluates and introduces programs to enhance its fleet, network, technology and product portfolio, with the aim of providing excellent service.

“From the beginning, American’s founders saw the promise of a dedicated air cargo business, and invested in innovative solutions that have benefited our industry,” said Dave Brooks, president of American Airlines Cargo.       
 

Source: Transportweekly