(16 Dec 2020) FedEx has taken delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter.
FedEx signed a firm order for 30 ATR freighters in 2017, with the option to purchase 20 more. FedEx already has over 40 ATR turboprops in its existing fleet.
The aircraft will be operated by ASL Airlines Ireland from Shannon Airport. ASL has been a FedEx ATR operator since 2000, as part of the FedEx Express Feeder fleet.
Jorn Van De Plas, Senior Vice President Air Network and GTS Europe, FedEx Express said, “During what has been a difficult year both for businesses around the world and for communities, we are proud to