FedEx orders an additional 10 ATR72-600F cargo planes

ATR today announced a major contract with FedEx, the world's largest express transportation provider, to acquire 10 ATR 72-600F. This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. The aircraft will replace legacy ATRs and are part of the 2024 undisclosed orders ATR released last month.

The available volume - up to 75 cubic meters ( cu ft) - features the nine vertical nets, attachment points on the floor, and lateral tracks. In addition, with a large cargo door, cargo loading system, and wide cross-section, the ATR 72-600F can accommodate industry-standard Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and has a 9200 kg ( lb) payload.

"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," stated Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice-President Commercial of ATR.

(article source: ATR / editor: Anton van Rijsbergen)
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