53 Years of FedEx Express

53 Years of FedEx Express

FedEx Express stands as one of the globe’s leading cargo airlines. Established in 1971 under the name ‘Federal Express’ and made its inaugural first delivery in 1973.

With a current fleet of 741 aircraft, the carrier efficiently transports freight to 220 countries daily. Notably, FedEx maintains a fleet with an average age of 19 years, typical of cargo airlines that often repurpose former passenger aircraft for their operations.

As of April 2024, FedEx operates 13 distinct aircraft models across various cargo missions, highlighting its diverse capabilities.

Happy Birthday FedEx Express

Jack Bromby

Jack is one of our onsite journalists here at Final Approach. Jack gathers news stories from across the globe. You may also see him at Teesside airport on the odd occasion.

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