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Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Actually, Boeing wanted to convert the 767 to tanker aircraft for the Air Force. But now designers there is a new major contract. The order of the parcel service FedEx is also a signal of recovery.
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Large order for the US aircraft manufacturer FedEx: The logistics company FedEx will order dozens of new Boeing 767-300F freighters-. The agreement with the aircraft manufacturer Boeing has 50 firm orders and options for 50 more aircraft of this type. The order has a volume of nearly 20 billion dollars at list prices, as FedEx announced. But usually buyers will receive large discounts on large orders. The order is the largest for the Boeing 767, which was first made in 1982 as a passenger aircraft in operation. In the afternoon, the company will present its quarterly results.
FedEx has suffered in recent years under a multi-year downturn in the global airfreight industry. Just recently, a recovery in the global air freight market has started after the recession had followed the global financial crisis years. Customers opted for cost reasons also frequently for longer delivery times take an express delivery. As a result, had the express business problems keeping profitability.
FedEx fights for market share
The parcel has restructured the division, overhauled its fleet and purchased new machinery to increase the efficiency to improve and adapt to the demand. Around 3,600 employees have accepted an offer of compensation and leave the company.
FedEx declared to have a total of 106 specimens of 767 firm orders, which are heavily remodeled for use as a cargo ship and, among other new cockpit with larger, modern received displays. The equipment to be delivered 2018-2023.
Although FedEx announced now the order of 50 new machines, but one of them is already in Boeing’s books. The manufacturer’s order backlog therefore increased by 49 machines. Boeing also announced an order for five 777-Fracher of Taiwan’s Eva Air announced.
Read more aboutThe FedEx order breathed veteran 767 model a new life. The machine should actually be transformed into tanker aircraft for the US Air Force, but Boeing has difficulties to complete the development.
A few days ago Boeing was therefore a special charge in the tanker program of 835 million dollars before tax known which was booked in the second quarter. Basic had problems with the fuel system of the KC-46 tanker aircraft, a highly modified version of the 767. Boeing builds both tanker and cargo ship at the factory in Everett, Washington.
Source: n-tv.de
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