Amazon has bought its first fleet of planes, as it expands its growing air freight network.

Axar.az reports that the additional 11 Boeing 767-300 planes would "support Amazon's growing customer base", it said.

Amazon's first air operation launched in 2016, but previous planes have been leased.

Experts say buying its own aircraft will allow Amazon become a credible competitor in logistics.

"It is significant that Amazon has purchased the aircraft, as opposed to leasing carriers, as it should lead to lower overall lifetime costs, greater control over the speed, reliability, and quality of service, and accelerate its aim of cementing the brand as a genuine player in the competitive world of air freight," said Michelle Mooney, a reporter at Logistics Manager.