renman95

Boeing's Next Big Contract (BA)

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Perm11FO

Here's a story that should create more traction for the FedEx 767 rumors.....

CAM buys B767-300 for conversion | Air Cargo World News

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TheBaron

767-300F is a perfect replacement for the MD-10-10's and I can see an eventual 767-400 based freighter replacing the few -30's we have. Unless there is a pretty significant shift in system form, however, no 767 variant is close to replacing the MD-11 the way we fly it now. Of course, as 777's continue to displace MD-11's off some of the traditional routes, we won't really need the extra lift of the Mad Dog so maybe the 767 is a "right-sizing." I'm voting for the Sonic Cruiser.

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Shaggy1970

Don't worry fellas, I am sure the amazing management team at brown is looking at ways of buying the -10's and -30's that are bound for the desert. The cheapest company on the planet will find a way to make this idea work.

JustUnderPar

I wonder how much market share UPS has lost to FedEx under the "Davis Doctrine"?

Wonder if Wall-Street is watching? I'm sure they are

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MD-11Loader

With such a limited supply of Rolls Royce powered 767's would FedEx really want them? IIRC QANTAS and British Airways are the only major operators of 767's with these engines.

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OKLATEX

FedEx has no problems operating fleets with mixed engine types. The 757 has a mix of Pratts and Rolls, while the A300/310s have a mix of Pratts and GEs, as does the MD-11 Fleet. The only pure engine types have been on the DC-10s/MD-10s, 727 and the 777.

When given a choice on new airplanes, the company seems to prefer GE.

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DaRaiders

Would the 767 (either the 400 or 300) be a suitable replacement for the A300? I would love to see a all-Boeing fleet.

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MX727

Why? FedEx has never liked being hostage to one manufacturer. It loves playing the two sides against each other.

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Lineslug

The range difference is significant, if international ops are a consideration. If new, I think Airbus has stopped production, but Boing is still making the 767.

Airbus A300-600 versus Boeing 767-300ER

364,000 lbs MTOW 412,000 lbs
4,158 nm range 6,102 nm