Bassett Passed Away Surrounded By His Wife, Kandee, And 3 Daughters David Bassett, who founded Amerijet in 1974 with a single leased aircraft transporting small cargo and passengers between the United States and The Bahamas, died on March. 12. What began as a modest operation grew quickly. By 1978, Amerijet had expanded its operations to include overnight courier routes operating a fleet of Falcon 20 aircraft. In 1987, Amerijet International established its hub at Miami International Airport, laying the foundation for the global cargo airline we know today. More than five decades later, Amerijet has grown into one of the leading cargo carriers serving Latin America and the Caribbean, an achievement rooted in Bassett’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit.
