Part Of 2024 Order Adding To Previous Agreement For Aircraft

FedEd announced a new order for 10 ATR 72-600F turboprop regional aircraft, adding to a previous 2017 agreement and 2024 order for the aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2027 through to 2029.

The 2017 contract between FedEx and ATR was for the freight delivery company to purchase 30 ATR 72-600s plus options for 20 more. At that time, the twin turboprops were the first ATR 72-600s that would be operated in a cargo configuration.

Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice-President Commercial of ATR said, “FedEx’s decision to order additional ATR 72-600F underscores their trust in our aircraft’s performance and versatility. Our freighter variant is an essential component of the ATR family, offering significant advantages over traditional passenger-to-freighter conversions, including enhanced reliability and availability, and longer-term planning.”

ATR, the French-Italian aircraft manufacturer based in Blagnac, a suburb of Toulouse, France, said that the “large cargo door, cargo loading system and wide cross section, the ATR 72-600F can accommodate industry-standard Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and interline with larger freighters.”

A spokesperson for ATR said, “This purpose-built design, with its 9.2t payload, makes the ATR 72-600F a key asset in FedEx’s fleet, replacing its legacy ATRs, and helping optimise its network capabilities worldwide. Its high versatility allows for seamless operations across multiple countries, logistical frameworks and environments, from the warm climates of Miami, Florida, to the cold temperatures of Anchorage, Alaska.”

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