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December 15, 2020 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE) 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.
“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.”
(16 Dec 2020) FedEx has taken delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter.
FedEx signed a firm order for 30 ATR freighters in 2017, with the option to purchase 20 more. FedEx already has over 40 ATR turboprops in its existing fleet.
The aircraft will be operated by ASL Airlines Ireland from Shannon Airport. ASL has been a FedEx ATR operator since 2000, as part of the FedEx Express Feeder fleet.
Jorn Van De Plas, Senior Vice President Air Network and GTS Europe, FedEx Express said, “During what has been a difficult year both for businesses around the world and for communities, we are proud to
FedEx fleet modernization achieves milestone with arrival of new regional freighter
Credit: FedEx Express Author: FedEx Express News Release Published: 7:44 AM CST December 15, 2020 Updated: 7:44 AM CST December 15, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. 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.
“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 Fed