MD11 Replacement??
08-23-2021, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox
Sure, FedEx could replace the MD-11 with the A350F. However, all parking spaces setup for MDs will have to be resized and repainted. That would require changing the parking ramps at a lot of airfields, not just Memphis.
The bigger challenge is how they integrate Western Global after the purchase goes through….
08-23-2021, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankTheTank
I don’t think parking is as big deal as you seemed think. You do know that all the 400 gates didn’t always fit triples. Fedex will figure it out. It might not be cheap but they need a “real” replacement for the 11. If the A-350F fits that need then they will figure it out. If something better/different shows up then we will see that..
The bigger challenge is how they integrate Western Global after the purchase goes through….
The bigger challenge is how they integrate Western Global after the purchase goes through….
08-23-2021, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankTheTank
The bigger challenge is how they integrate Western Global after the purchase goes through….
The flight they do out of Ontario on Sunday has a backup 767 sitting there with a crew ready to go to protect the freight from Ontario and LAX that Western flies to Memphis.
08-24-2021, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankTheTank
I don’t think parking is as big deal as you seemed think. You do know that all the 400 gates didn’t always fit triples. Fedex will figure it out. It might not be cheap but they need a “real” replacement for the 11. If the A-350F fits that need then they will figure it out. If something better/different shows up then we will see that..
But why buy the A350F when you could buy a 777F and get efficiencies with aircrew already trained and familiar with Boeing products?
08-24-2021, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox
But why buy the A350F when you could buy a 777F and get efficiencies with aircrew already trained and familiar with Boeing products?
08-24-2021, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AZFlyer
One reason would be diversification of your 'portfolio'. If something happens that grounds a fleet or causes some other significant fleet impairment, the impact is lessened when you don't run a single fleet type. Your point is valid and a good one but someone has to weigh the obvious efficiencies of having fewer fleet types with the risks of having a larger portion of your operation effected when something goes wrong with that single large fleet. In the business of moving expensive time sensitive freight, I'd be leaning towards a mixed fleet.
It seems to be most things that come up are either on the newest model or a check that can be done on overnights with 90 days (typically) to get them performed.
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