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FedEx Express installs new firefighting system on its aircraft

Memphis, USA - To be mounted on the carrier's MD-11s and Boeing 777 Freighters

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has unveiled a new automatic fire-suppression system (FSS), elevating the level of safety during international, over-water flights. In April 2009, FedEx Express began installation of the FSS technology on McDonell Douglas MD-11 freighters and is planning to complete the operations on the company's 59 MD-11 aircraft in early 2011. FedEx also plans to install...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109932
Rome, Italy, 10/08/2009 14:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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