First ATR 72-600F Aircraft Delivered to FedEx Express
16 December 2020 - 12:30AM
Business Wire
FedEx fleet modernization achieves milestone
with arrival of new regional freighter
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the
world’s largest express transportation company, announced today the
delivery of the first ATR 72-600F aircraft to its feeder aircraft
network. The delivery of the new state-of-the-art freighter was
made from ATR to FedEx in Toulouse, France.
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“The arrival of the first ATR 72-600F is a major milestone in
the modernization of our feeder aircraft fleet, and it positions us
strongly to continue growing our global footprint and serve more
customers in locations that aren’t always accessible by our larger
jet fleet,” said Scot Struminger, EVP and CEO of Aviation, FedEx
Express. “The ATR 72-600F was constructed with input from FedEx
engineers every step of the way, so we’re proud and excited to
finally take possession of this impressive aircraft.”
The ATR 72-600F is the first-ever production freighter built by
ATR and can carry heavier payloads than ATRs converted from
passenger configuration. The aircraft has a large cargo door,
allowing for carriage of bulk cargo as well as Unit Load Device
(ULD) configurations. It has a bulk capacity of 2,630 cubic feet
(74.5 cubic meters), and when in ULD mode it can accommodate up to
seven LD3 containers or five 88” x 108” pallets.
FedEx originally announced the purchase agreement with ATR in
November 2017. Under the agreement, FedEx Express made a firm
purchase of 30 ATR 72-600F aircraft with options to purchase up to
20 more. Subsequent deliveries will be about six aircraft per year
over a five-year period. The first ATR aircraft will be operated by
ASL Airlines Ireland, a FedEx ATR operator since 2000, as part of
the FedEx Express Feeder fleet.
FedEx currently deploys 364 feeder aircraft operating in 56
countries. Most of these feeder aircraft are owned by FedEx and
leased and operated by different third-party air carriers under
their own operating certificates. The FedEx feeder fleet is
comprised of aircraft under 60,000 pounds maximum gross take-off
weight and allows the company to provide fast, economical services
to small and medium-sized businesses around the world.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation
company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220
countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global
air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive
shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back
guarantee.1
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenue of $71 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions through operating companies
competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating
digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked
among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx
inspires its nearly 600,000 team members to remain focused on
safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the
needs of their customers and communities. To learn more about how
FedEx connects people and possibilities around the world, please
visit about.fedex.com.
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Jonathan Lyons FedEx Express Communications 901-355-5306
jonathanlyons@fedex.com
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