MIA-based Amerijet celebrates 50th anniversary
Amerijet International Airlines, based at Miami International Airport, proudly marks its 50th anniversary this month. Founded in 1974 by David Bassett, the company began with humble beginnings as a Part 135 air-taxi operator with a single leased airplane and has evolved into a market leader in the Caribbean and Central America with 12 B767 freighters.
Reflecting on this milestone, Amerijet CEO Joe Mozzali stated, “For a company to achieve a 50th year anniversary milestone is extremely impressive, especially in the dynamic Latin America air cargo market. This is a direct reflection of our resilience while providing value and service to customers and communities. We could not do what we do without our most valuable asset, our people. I want to thank our employees for their dedicated efforts as well as our customers for their loyal support.”
A year after Amerijet’s restructuring and transformation efforts, scheduled service and charter revenue through November year-to-date have increased 18% and 39%, respectively. Amerijet is now well-positioned long term to remain a market leader in the Caribbean and Central America while executing its mission of transporting goods that enrich and connect the lives of its customers and communities.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Amerijet invites employees, customers, and supporters to explore its history and achievements through its online anniversary video.
Amerijet operates a dedicated fleet of 767 freighters from its MIA hub, serving the Caribbean, Mexico, the Americas, and Europe. The Miami hub location includes 235,600 square feet of dry warehouse space, 38,000 square feet of cooler space ensuring cold chain integrity for pharmaceuticals and perishables, and seven dedicated 767 aircraft parking positions. Offering scheduled and charter services across 20 company-managed and more than 200 partner locations, Amerijet’s extensive network and 350+ interline routes provide seamless cargo connections to destinations worldwide.
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $14 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $212 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
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