FedEx Express to Take Delivery of First Boeing 777 Freighter - Yahoo! Finance
So, do you think these reasons are enough for UPS to step up to the plate (acquisition cost wise), or not?
The global freighter’s range enables
FedEx Express to fly between major markets and hubs in Asia, Europe and the U.S. with more freight and in less time than it takes today, allowing latercut-off times for customers in the markets to drop off their shipments.
For example, 777F transit times from points in Asia to the U.S. will be from one to three hours faster than those of the MD-11.
In addition to service enhancements the aircraft provides for our customers, the freighter also delivers noteworthy environmental benefits and efficiencies:
- Uses 18 percent less fuel than an MD-11;
- State-of-the-art engine technology reduces emissions 18 percent;
- Advanced noise-reduction technology meets airport noise standards and makes landings and takeoffs quieter;
- Has lower maintenance and operating costs than other aircraft in its class.