Boeing, FedEx Express Order for 4 (more) 767
12-19-2012, 09:19 AM
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Boeing, FedEx Express Order for 4 (more) 767
Boeing News Release Issued: December 19, 2012 9:33 AM EST
Boeing, FedEx Express Announce Order for Four 767 Freighters
Order continues FedEx's fleet modernization initiative
SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and FedEx Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corp., today announced an order for four 767 Freighters. The order is part of FedEx's initiative to modernize its fleet.
"These additional 767 orders will help accelerate our fleet modernization program as we replace our aging MD-10 freighter fleet," said James R. Parker, FedEx Express executive vice president, air operations. "These new 767s will provide significantly improved reliability and are substantially more fuel-efficient than the aircraft they will replace. They will be an excellent addition to the FedEx fleet."
The addition of the 767 Freighters will enable FedEx to replace its less efficient medium widebody cargo airplanes with freighters that provide fuel, maintenance and other cost savings. The freighters also increase efficiency by sharing spare parts, tooling and flight simulators with the Boeing 757s that are part of the FedEx air fleet.
"The 767 Freighter is an ideal fit for FedEx Express," said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "It will provide a more efficient freighter for FedEx Express's fleet modernization efforts and help align its network with anticipated cargo volumes."
The 767 Freighter is based on the popular 767-300ER (extended range) passenger airplane. Able to carry approximately 58 tons (52.7 tonnes) of revenue cargo with intercontinental range, the 767-300 Freighter is ideal for developing new long-haul, regional or feeder markets.
Boeing, FedEx Express Announce Order for Four 767 Freighters
Order continues FedEx's fleet modernization initiative
SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and FedEx Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corp., today announced an order for four 767 Freighters. The order is part of FedEx's initiative to modernize its fleet.
"These additional 767 orders will help accelerate our fleet modernization program as we replace our aging MD-10 freighter fleet," said James R. Parker, FedEx Express executive vice president, air operations. "These new 767s will provide significantly improved reliability and are substantially more fuel-efficient than the aircraft they will replace. They will be an excellent addition to the FedEx fleet."
The addition of the 767 Freighters will enable FedEx to replace its less efficient medium widebody cargo airplanes with freighters that provide fuel, maintenance and other cost savings. The freighters also increase efficiency by sharing spare parts, tooling and flight simulators with the Boeing 757s that are part of the FedEx air fleet.
"The 767 Freighter is an ideal fit for FedEx Express," said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "It will provide a more efficient freighter for FedEx Express's fleet modernization efforts and help align its network with anticipated cargo volumes."
The 767 Freighter is based on the popular 767-300ER (extended range) passenger airplane. Able to carry approximately 58 tons (52.7 tonnes) of revenue cargo with intercontinental range, the 767-300 Freighter is ideal for developing new long-haul, regional or feeder markets.
12-19-2012, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
I thought the MD-10s tended to bulk (cube?) out? Now replacing them with smaller airframes?
767-300F Empty Wt=190K, MTOGW=412K (Boeing site)
12-19-2012, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AerisArmis
MD 10-10 Empty Wt=240K, MTOGW=430K (Wikopedia)
767-300F Empty Wt=190K, MTOGW=412K (Boeing site)
767-300F Empty Wt=190K, MTOGW=412K (Boeing site)
If we lose some portion, or all of the postal contract, the 767s will be carrying even less than the MD10s do now.
12-19-2012, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AerisArmis
MD 10-10 Empty Wt=240K, MTOGW=430K (Wikopedia)
767-300F Empty Wt=190K, MTOGW=412K (Boeing site)
767-300F Empty Wt=190K, MTOGW=412K (Boeing site)
It makes sense though if ya'll haven't been full... burning 10,000 lbs an hour vice 15,000 makes a lot more sense if you don't need the capacity.
12-19-2012, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
What's the payload of the 767F compared to the MD-10-10? A large amount of the max takeoff weight of the 767F is fuel.
It makes sense though if ya'll haven't been full... burning 10,000 lbs an hour vice 15,000 makes a lot more sense if you don't need the capacity.
It makes sense though if ya'll haven't been full... burning 10,000 lbs an hour vice 15,000 makes a lot more sense if you don't need the capacity.
MD10-10 - ~65 tons, 2000sm
MD10-30 - ~85 tons, 3600sm
MD10 figures pulled from
Cargo Planes ? McDonnell Douglas MD-10-10F | FedEx Charters
Cargo Planes ? McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30F | FedEx Charters
763F from
Boeing: Boeing Freighters
This article contains slightly different figures on the MD10s, but also has some interesting comparisons for sizes, weights, ranges, and can configurations. The 767 will not be able to fit two lines of 96x125 pallets side by side like the A300, MD10, MD11, and 777 can. Lower deck cans may end up being different too.
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