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The Airbus A380F - The Freighter Plane That Got Scrapped

The Airbus A380F would have been one of the world's largest cargo aircraft had it been built.

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UPS Replaces FedEx As The Primary Air Cargo Provider For The United States Postal Service

FedEx's contract ends in September and UPS will take over from September 30.

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Strike FedEx Pilots Request Release From Mediation Amid Contract Dispute

FedEx joins the list of US airlines that may face strike action.

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How Much Do Cargo Pilots Make?

Flying for a cargo airline might seem less glamorous, but it has some advantages over passenger airlines.

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New FAA Efficiency Rules Confirm End For Boeing 767F Production

With the new fuel efficiency rules going into effect on April 16, this would mark 2027 as the final year of the production of the 767F.

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These Are The 5 Biggest Cargo Airlines Worldwide By Fleet Size

Despite challenges, top cargo airlines continue to evolve and expand their fleets.

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FedEx To Impose Flight Hour Cuts For Pilots During Ongoing Negotiations

The carrier is struggling to handle overstaffing issues.

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Officials Unveil Details Of Southwest Airlines-FedEx Near Miss Incident In Austin

New details have emerged about the February 4 incident.

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Chaparral C1: Autonomous Air Cargo hVTOL Flies For The First Time

Elroy Air has completed the first flight of its middle-mile hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing Chaparral C1 drone

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FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive For Boeing 777 Following Flap-Related Turnback

Following a turn-back that was caused by a 'FLAPS DRIVE' error message, the FAA issued an AD for all Boeing 777s.

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World's Most Tracked Flight Transporting Pandas From Washington To China

Over 50,000 tuned in to track the special flight from Washington to Chengdu.

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FedEx Is Encouraging Pilots To Move To American Airlines Regional Carrier PSA

PSA is offering FedEx pilots an alternative employment opportunity.

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Double Delivery: FedEx Adds Boeing 767F & 777F On Same Day

Two new freighters were delivered on October 10th as the global freight giant nears a fleet of 500 aircraft.

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FedEx Boeing 757 Overruns Runway Returning To Chattanooga Airport

The aircraft sustained damage after its main landing gear failed to extend on approach.

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A McDonnell Douglas MD-11F of Memphis-based FedEx Express landing at Salt Lake City International Airport.
These Are The Largest Five US All-Cargo Airlines By Fleet Size

A look at the US-based airlines that maintain the largest cargo-only fleets.

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Amid Softening Demand, FedEx Will Park Or Retire 29 Aircraft Over The Next Year

The plan will see the exit of nine MD-11s from the FedEx fleet.

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FedEx Pilot Union Approves Tentative Agreement

The deal will still need to be approved on a membership ratification ballot.

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FedEx Agrees To Tentative Deal With Pilots

The last time the airline’s pilots signed a contract was eight years ago.

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Unproduced Prototype: The Story Of The Dassault Falcon 30

Fifty years ago today, the Dassault Falcon 30 took its first flight amid high hopes. But what led to its subsequent downfall?

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FedEx To Close Three Boeing 757 & MD-11 Bases

The crew will be relocated to other FedEx bases as part of a larger restructuring plan.

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