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UAL T38 Phlyer
Did not know that about either the 767s or the MD-11 (for FedEx).
If the line ramps up, I'd still be more inclined to think freight carriers than pax. Rumors of used 767s for United fit well as interim gap-filler, with infrastructure in place, instead of a long-term investment beyond the MoM.
Still...if Boeing gave rock-bottom prices to prevent a break in production, or help justify a new line...or as a means to "punish" Airbus (by luring customers away).....
Regarding FedEx.
We’ve bought new 727-200s, DC-10–30s, MD-11s, A300s, 767-300s and 777s. The 757s are all used, as were the 727-100s. Fairly certain the Falcons were all used as well.
The 767 and 777 are all factory fresh except for a very small amount on each fleet, I think 2 767s and 4 777s. However, all were delivered originally as Freighters and are fairly new.
The 767-300s come from the factory with the 787/KC-46 Avionics.