American Airlines Cargo reported a record volume of mango shipments as it reached the halfway point in its multi-month project to transport high volumes of fresh mangoes this summer.

The mangoes began first transiting in late May and will continue to move through the end of August, with volumes peaking from mid-July to mid-August.

American Airlines Cargo said the mangoes — originating from Pakistan — travel on American's interline partner to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) where they are trucked to a treatment plant for washing and then on to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Out of MSY, American Airlines Cargo utilizes its domestic network and narrowbody fleet to connect the mangoes across the US via hubs Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

It noted that the mangoes are bundled together by colour and taste: Red is sweet, blue is semi-sweet, and yellow is tart.

"So far, the carrier has moved more than 50,000 lbs. of mangoes with estimated volumes surpassing 125,000 lbs. by the end of August," American Airlines Cargo said in a statement.

It added that this is the first project of this scale to emerge from American cargo operations in MSY.

American has extensive experience transporting fresh fruits and perishable goods like mangoes for many years.

The carrier offers container handling systems and refrigeration coolers at key hubs, as well as transit guidelines and packaging requirements that ensure perishables stay fresh on their journey.