Fri, Feb 16, 2007
Deal Pushes Total 767 Orders Past 1000
Boeing confirmed Thursday an order by UPS for 27 Boeing 767-300
Freighters. When the planes are delivered, it will nearly double
the size of the UPS 767 fleet.
Most significantly, Boeing notes, the UPS order also pushes the
total number of 767s past the 1,000 mark, to 1,005 -- allowing the
767 to join an elite group of airplanes that includes Boeing's 707,
727, 737, 747, 757 and MD-80 models.
The 27 new airplanes are slated for delivery beginning in 2009,
extending into 2012.
This is the third order by UPS for 767 Freighters, the first
coming in 1993 with the model's launch order for 30 airplanes, and
the second in late 2000 for two airplanes. UPS introduced the 767
Freighter into service in 1995. In 2005, UPS also ordered eight
747-400 Freighters, the first of which will be delivered about
midyear 2007. In addition, UPS is a customer for the 747-400 BCF
(Boeing Converted Freighter).
"The Boeing 767-300ER freighter already is part of our current
air fleet and we know from experience what a great workhorse it
is," said UPS Vice President for Airline and International
Operations Bob Lekites." It's also a good answer to our fleet
management needs because it provides great flexibility, fast time
in transit and sound cost performance. In addition, we already have
the pilot training, ground support and maintenance systems in
place, making for a seamless integration."
The UPS 767 Freighter fleet is powered by General Electric
CF6-80C2 turbofans.
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