Our History
Our history dates back to 1980, when Airborne Freight Corporation (AFC) established an air hub in Wilmington, Ohio and began flying packages overnight as Airborne Express. The company soon grew to become the third largest express freight company in the U.S. We have come a long way since then. To give you an idea of how far, take a look at the brief timeline below highlighting some of our accomplishments over the years.
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2022
EXTENDS DHL AIRCRAFT OPERATING AGREEMENTS THROUGH APRIL 2028
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2020
IN CONJUNCTION WITH 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, RETRO LIVERY UNVEILED
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2019
EXTENDS DHL AIRCRAFT OPERATING AGREEMENTS THROUGH APRIL 2022
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2015
BEGINS RELATIONSHIP WITH AMAZON WITH ACMI AGREEMENTS
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2007
ATSG BECOMES ABX PARENT COMPANY
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August
2003
UNDER A REORGANIZATION THE CURRENT NAME OF ABX AIR WAS ADOPTED.
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2000
ABX AIR WAS GIVEN A COMMENDATION BY THE OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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1997
THE BOEING 767 WAS SELECTED AS THE NEXT GENERATION AIRCRAFT FOR THE ABX AIR FLEET.
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May
1991
AN EXPANSION WAS ANNOUNCED INCLUDING A RUNWAY EXPANSION AND A THIRD MAINTENANCE HANGER.
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October
1990
A RENOVATED PACKAGE SORTING FACILITY WAS OPENED WITH THE ABILITY TO SORT 520,000 PACKAGES A NIGHT.
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1984
NEW FUEL, MAINTENANCE, AND GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FACILITIES WERE OPENED.
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June
1981
AIRBORNE OPENED THEIR FIRST PACKAGE SORTING FACILITY. IT WAS DESIGNED TO PROCESS 50,000 PACKAGES EACH NIGHT.
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April
1980
ABX AIR FOUNDED UNDER THE AIRBORNE EXPRESS NAME.