FedEx announces order for Boeing 767 and 777 Freighters

Posted by Skyler Frink

SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2011. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) announced today that FedEx Express has ordered 27 767-300 Freighters and has exercised existing options for two additional 777 Freighters.

The new 777 Freighters will support FedEx's growth in the international cargo market. The 767 Freighter will be a new model for the Memphis, Tenn.-based freight carrier's fleet of more than 690 airplanes.

The 767 Freighter is based on the 767-300ER (extended range) passenger airplane and is able to carry approximately 58 tons (52.7 tonnes) of revenue cargo with intercontinental range.

The 777 Freighter is a long range twin-engine freighter that can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload. FedEx is the largest operator of 777 freighters with 17 aircraft in operation and with orders and options for an additional 41 aircraft.

This order builds on a record year for the 777 program bringing the 2011 net order total to 200 airplanes.