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Houston Astros boss Jim Crane owns airline involved in deadly Amazon plane crash
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21 Air, a North Carolina-based all-cargo airline, is owned by Houston Astros owner Jim Crane through an LLC, according to legal documents.
Crane acquired the airline in 2021 and has stated that he has controlling interest and makes the key decisions.
- The operator of the Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed in Miami and killed five people is controlled by Houston Astros owner Jim Crane.21 Air, a North Carolina-based all-cargo airline, is owned by Crane through an LLC, according to legal documents.
- He acquired the airline in 2021, according to a memo submitted to the Department of Transportation.“I own the controlling interest.
- I don’t do deals where I don’t have control,” Crane bragged to Freight Waves in April.
Key Takeaways
- Jim Crane owns 21 Air, the airline involved in the Amazon plane crash
- The crash occurred in Miami and resulted in five fatalities
- The plane was operating as an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight
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- Investigation into the crash and potential repercussions for 21 Air and Jim Crane
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The crash has raised concerns about air safety and the ownership of airlines
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