Wed, Jan 19, 2005
A380-800F's Capacity, Range and Efficiency to Benefit FedEx
Customers' Access to Global Commerce
FedEx Express has announced that it
will be first to take delivery of the giant Airbus A380-800F in
August 2008 and the first to deploy the plane in service for its
global customers.
"The A380 will play a significant role in our ongoing efforts to
expand our networks and broaden our range of services," said
Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive
officer, FedEx Corp. "With its ability to provide greater network
capacity with lower direct operating costs, the A380 will
facilitate even more global trade, and the ultimate beneficiaries
will be our customers, and future customers, around the world."
Delivery of the first A380 cargo plane will be followed by two
more by the end of 2008, three more in 2009, three in 2010 and the
10th in 2011. FedEx also holds options for 10 additional
aircraft.
"Manufacturers and suppliers already know that FedEx has the
best network to help them benefit from the growing global economy.
The addition of the A380 freighter further strengthens our
capabilities to connect the world's supply chain to the global
marketplace," Smith said.
During the first year of operation, the three FedEx planes will
operate on long-range routes between FedEx hubs in Asia and North
America. Additional routes from Europe to North America and Europe
to Asia will be added as more aircraft are added to the fleet in
coming years.
The A380 is capable of flying more than 330,000 lbs. within
40,000 cubic feet, and provides significantly lower direct
operating costs than today's largest flying aircraft. The A380
Freighter, which has a range of about 6,000 nautical miles, will
have ton/mile costs that are expected to be approximately 15 to 20
percent lower than the MD-11--the company's largest aircraft.
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