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Creating a Younger World On-Time: FedEx’s Fleet Overhaul
With the recent retirement of many popular aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 from U.S. commercial fleets and Fokker 70 from KLM, many overlook the non-passenger airline side of the industry. FedEx Express, a cargo airline based in Memphis, rapidly…
November 9, 2017 10:00 am ET -
FedEx Agrees to Purchase 50 ATR 72-600Fs
On Wednesday, cargo airline FedEx Express announced that it has placed a firm order with French aircraft manufacturer Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) for 30 ATR 72-600Fs, with options to purchase an additional 20. While the ATR 72-600F has not…
September 26, 2017 8:51 pm ET -
Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans
At the Boeing Everett Delivery Center on Monday, Qatar Airways received its first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft. The delivery ceremony was attended by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President…
June 10, 2017 5:17 am ET -
Aeromexico and Delta Sign Joint Cargo Agreement
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico recently announced that they will now work together to transport cargo between the United States and Mexico, one of the most important cargo routes in the world. The two airlines signed a joint cooperation agreement…
October 9, 2016 11:26 am ET -
AirBridge Cargo Starts Service to Seattle
As of October 7, 2016, Moscow based carrier AirBridge Cargo added Seattle to their international route network. Their service launch was celebrated with an aircraft dedication event at Sea-Tac Airport. The brand new Boeing 747-8F Freighter aircraft was brought in…