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FedEx Said to Plan Purchase 30 Boeing 767 Freighters Listed at $5.26 Billion
FedEx Corp. (FDX) plans to order about 30 Boeing Co. (BA) wide-body freighters to replace older, less fuel- efficient jets, three people familiar with the matter said. The planes would be valued at about $5.26 billion at list prices. The order by the world’s largest cargo airline may be announced as soon as next week, said one of the people, who declined to be identified because the matter hasn’t been made public. Talks have ended with Airbus SAS, a Boeing competitor, the person said. (www.bloomberg.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
ALRIGHT GREAT CHOICE FEDEX!
Yes they would be replacing the 310s and remainder of the 727s. However, it is my understanding that Fedex will have to develop a new ULD (container) for the 767.
that wouldn't be that big a deal, but I was thinking that the 767 and 777 were pretty close together on inside dimension, hence those on the 777 working.
So long A310's and 727's...Sad to see the 27's go.
Based on some info I've heard from a former MX tech in MEM is that they should be replacing the 310s.
Well, I heard here while back that the pilots weren't evn happy with the AB's they had and that was a big reason for the 777 order earlier in the year rather than Airbus, that they were defintely wanting to keep the pilot's happy.
It would be nice to be able to see FedEx operating cost data for the various types. The 727s are all scheduled to be replaced using acquired 757s and FedEx is big enough to get them upgraded as a fleet. The 767s most likely will replace some of the AB and as we noted on a previous post, there will be many more available for conversion to freighters as the 787s appear...think American and Air Canada (where FedEx got a lot of their 727s).
Re-engining and winglets could be available for all the 757 and 767 used converted acquisitions giving a common cockpit for much of the fleet.
Re-engining and winglets could be available for all the 757 and 767 used converted acquisitions giving a common cockpit for much of the fleet.
I know one thing, ain't no sweat on making that transition. They carry dual type rating and although my check ride was an hour and a half, I was done before we turned around to come back. Sweet