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UPS To Build New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar At Worldport

US 10/03/19Louisville, KYCustomer demand prompts growth in UPS air express network. The new hangar will be large enough to simultaneously accommodate two 747-8F aircraft, the largest in the UPS Airlines fleet. We are thrilled to see the company’s continued growth here,” said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. “UPS’ continued investments in our city have created opportunity throughout our economy and across specialized logistics sectors like high-tech, biomedical and rapid prototyping. ”The incentive

By | 2019-10-02T17:00:00+00:00 October 2nd, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Express Aircraft “Isaac” Takes to the Skies

FedEx Express Aircraft “Isaac” Takes to the SkiesTwo Generations of FedEx Express Team Members Honored With Naming of a Boeing 757DUBAI, April 03, 2019 — At four years of age, Isaac Dsouza is already getting recognition at his mother’s workplace as the first child of a FedEx team member in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa region to have a plane named after him in the global fleet of FedEx aircraft. Natasha Dsouza’s son, Isaac, was selected following a tradition that started in 197

By | 2019-04-02T17:00:00+00:00 April 2nd, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

Press Release

The delivery of the first four planes is expected to be completed in 2019. The delivery of the first four planes is expected to be completed in 2019.“The acquisition of the 14 Boeing airplanes reflects a gradual replacement of our older intercontinental fleet. As the most fuel-efficient, most reliable freighter type with the best long-haul range, these aircraft will contribute to our emissions reduction targets and allow us to serve even more markets with non-stop flights. DHL was an early adopter of this type of aircraft for the logistics industry and took delivery of

By | 2018-07-15T17:00:00+00:00 July 15th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Express Announces Purple Runway – A FedEx Pathways Program

FedEx Express Announces Purple Runway – A FedEx Pathways ProgramNew Recruitment, Retention Program for Pilots Wishing to Develop Skills, Experience at Feeders to Ultimately Qualify for Opportunities at FedEx ExpressMEMPHIS, Tenn. April 2, 2018 — FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today Purple Runway – A FedEx Pathways Program, an industry leading pilot development program designed to produce the pilots of tomorrow. In an effort to recruit the best aviators

By | 2018-04-01T17:00:00+00:00 April 1st, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Commits To Purchase 14 Additional 747-8F Freighters And Orders 4 New 767s

The aircraft will be delivered on an expedited schedule, building on the company’s 2016 order of 14 Boeing 747-8 freighters. All 32 of the jets will be delivered by the end of 2022, adding more than 9 million pounds of cargo capacity. “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of UPS Airlines today, we are seeing unprecedented demand for our air products,” said UPS Airlines President Brendan Canavan. The -8 has a cargo capacity of 307,600 pounds, or approximately 30,000 packages and a range of 4,200

By | 2018-01-31T23:53:00+00:00 January 31st, 2018|companies|0 Comments

First A330-300P2F enters service with DHL

The delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, following the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November.... The delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, following the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November. DHL Express has firm orders for eight A330-300P2F units in total, with additional options to receive another 10. “DHL Express is very excited to be bringing the first A330-300 P2F into commercial operation within our international air net

By | 2017-11-30T23:53:00+00:00 November 30th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

New Feeder Aircraft

FedEx Express Introduces New Feeder AircraftModernization of feeder fleet continues with Cessna SkyCourier 408 designed for FedExMEMPHIS, Tenn. November 28, 2017— FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today it has entered into a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, that will continue the modernization of the company’s fleet of feeder aircraft. FedEx Express has agreed to purchase 50 clean-sheet design Cessna SkyCo

By | 2017-11-27T23:53:00+00:00 November 27th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

FedEx Express Continues Modernization of Aircraft Fleet

FedEx Express Continues Modernization of Aircraft FleetNew ATR 72-600Fs Are Excellent Fit for Feeder Aircraft NetworkMEMPHIS, Tenn. November 8, 2017— FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today it has completed a purchase agreement with ATR that will begin to modernize the company’s fleet of feeder aircraft. Under the agreement, FedEx Express is making a firm purchase of 30 ATR 72-600F aircraft with options to purchase up to 20 additional ATR 72-600Fs. FedEx c

By | 2017-11-07T23:53:00+00:00 November 7th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Cathay Pacific selects DHL Supply Chain to manage and handle aircraft service parts logistics for its mainline fleet in Hong Kong

The contract will see DHL Supply Chain take overall responsibility for the storage, warehousing and domestic transportation of 80,000 specific aviation part types, components and equipment used to maintain Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon’s combined fleet of... DHL Supply Chain will also work with incumbent aircraft maintenance provider HAECO to provide additional services including parts inspection and airside operations.Cathay Pacific Director, Engineering, Neil Glenn, said: "Operational efficiency and quality are imperative to Cathay Pacific. Aircraft maintenance and repairs require constant precision and care, which is supported by the efficient storage, handling and on-demand provisioning of vast numbers of spare parts. ""As such, we are delighted

By | 2017-07-13T00:53:00+00:00 July 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL awards second A330-300P2F conversion contract to ST Aerospace

DHL awarded a second tranche A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion contract to ST Aerospace’s subsidiary, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), which is jointly owned with Airbus Group. DHL awarded a second tranche A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion contract to ST Aerospace's subsidiary, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), which is jointly owned with Airbus Group.This follows the launch contract for four A330-300P2F conversions that was also awarded by DHL Express in July last year. It will further strengthen the global air network of DHL Express and help us to achieve even greater efficiencies in our aviation operations," said Geoff Kehr, Senior Vice President, Global Air F

By | 2017-06-19T00:53:00+00:00 June 19th, 2017|companies|0 Comments