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Boeing and Fedex: contract for 27 B-767/300 aircraft and 2 B-777 Freighter aircraft

Seattle, USA - One model will complete the fleet, the other will replace less performing aircraft

Today, Boeing announced that FedEx Express has ordered 27 B-767/300 Freighter and has exercised the option for 2 B-777 Freighter. The new B-777 Freighter will support the Fedex growth on international transport markets, while the B-767 Freighter will replace the less efficient airplanes and those which consume more fuel, providing an aircraft with higher performance and lower maintenance costs. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1136379
Rome, Italy, 12/15/2011 18:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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