Windsor, ON - Air America Logistics is celebrating its tenth year in business. Based at the Windsor International Airport since February 1998, this non-asset based air and ground transportation company has been providing time-sensitive transportation for the automotive industry all over North America. Local parts manufacturers, in particular, have benefited from Air America’s state of the art tracking technology and expertise in international multi-modal solutions that save time and money.
"Ten years ago, there was hardly any cargo being handled at the Windsor Airport. Any customs paperwork for freight coming directly into Windsor had to be hand-carried to the tunnel customs office to get coded, brought back to the airport for clearance and then driven back to the tunnel office", explains Vicky Kyriaco-Wilson, General Manager. Working closely with Canada Border Services Agency, Kyriaco-Wilson was able to establish new customs procedures at the airport to facilitate the clearance of just-in-time production parts. A new cargo hub was launched shortly thereafter.
Today, Air America Logistics is a major stakeholder in the success of the Windsor International Airport . Over eight hundred aircraft movements occurred last year by DC-8 jets, Boeing 727’s, Boeing 737’s, DC-9’s and numerous other small jets, turboprops and piston aircraft. " We handled over 5.4 million pounds of freight last year alone" says Jeff Robinson, Senior Account Manager, "and our new air service to Asia is sure to generate even more activity".
Air America Logistics was recently nominated for a Business Excellence Award in the small service company division. Kyriaco-Wilson credits the company’s success to the employees on staff. "We have the most dedicated, hard-working employees in the industry. With such a small staff, offering 24/7, top-notch service means everyone has to be flexible and eager to learn new skills. We are blessed with people who are willing to go above and beyond to get the job done".
