Originally Posted by
EMBFlyer
I think Ryan used to operate 727s for the USPS, now, to fly the mail, you have to fly for UPS, FedEx or any one of the passenger carriers that handles mail. They don't have their own dedicated airplanes anymore.
The USPS never had their own aircraft. The 727s belonged to Emery, who contracted with Ryan to crew them. Before Emery, the contract was held by Evergreen.