FedEx announces order for Boeing 767 and 777 Freighters
Posted by Skyler Frink
The new 777 Freighters will support FedEx's growth in the international cargo market. The 767 Freighter will be a new model for the Memphis, Tenn.-based freight carrier's fleet of more than 690 airplanes.
The 767 Freighter is based on the 767-300ER (extended range) passenger airplane and is able to carry approximately 58 tons (52.7 tonnes) of revenue cargo with intercontinental range.
The 777 Freighter is a long range twin-engine freighter that can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload. FedEx is the largest operator of 777 freighters with 17 aircraft in operation and with orders and options for an additional 41 aircraft.
This order builds on a record year for the 777 program bringing the 2011 net order total to 200 airplanes.