FED EX Plane crashes on runway

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

Very cool - thanks!

There is another great video out there that has one day of Fedex operations in the US. It's really amazing to see hundreds of planes flying around.

24 Hours of Fedex

MotionMan

 

[Pepsi90919]

you are package may be delayed?

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: MotionMan

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

Very cool - thanks!

There is another great video out there that has one day of Fedex operations in the US. It's really amazing to see hundreds of planes flying around.

24 Hours of Fedex

MotionMan

Yep, that's the one. I love the calm before the storm about 40% in, when everything starts launching from Memphis.

 

[WraithETC]

So that's why there are fedex boxes at the post office...

 

[Baked]

I hope it's full of C2Ds and Asus mobos.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: aloser

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Armitage
Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

As far as I know, Fedex doesn't use 767s. Are you sure it's not an MD-11 to Asia?

He used to be on 747s, but I think the've been phasing those out in favor of 767 or 777 on the long haul routes. It's been awhile since I talked to him though. Very sure it's not MD11s though.

No 777s for Fed Ex either; would you like to try again?

Is it an Airbus A300 maybe?

Correct, no 777. Fedex owns:

53 Airbus A300-600s
17 Boeing DC10-30s
65 Airbus A310-200/300s
41 Boeing MD10-10s
11 ATR 72s
6 Boeing MD10-30s
29 ATR 42s
58 Boeing MD11s
13 Boeing 727-100s
10 Cessna 208As
94 Boeing 727-200s
243 Cessna 208Bs
25 Boeing DC10-10s
9 Fokker F-27s

I believe most are former pax planes. Fedex buys them for ultra-cheap and refurbs them. BTW, they have an open order for A380s, as well.

Eh - I dunno then. Like I said, he used to fly 747s, but they've retired those. I haven't talked to him forever - I'll see im my aunt knows.

 

[mattocs]

Holy sh!t, I have a package in Memphis, TN now with Fedex.

"Jul 28, 2006 6:53 AM

Arrived at FedEx location

MEMPHIS, TN "

 

[mattocs]

nevermind, my package was from Dallas.

 

[aloser]

The 747s came from Flying Tiger, and if I'm not mistaken were retired not long after the merger.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: cherrytwist

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

I feel like a (bigger) nerd for watching that.

qft... feels great, doesn't it? that was awesome

 

[middlehead]

Originally posted by: WraithETC
So that's why there are fedex boxes at the post office...

Yep. USPS farms out as much of their hub to hub shipping as possible.

 

[aloser]

Almost forgot to mention, USPS owns a grand total of 0 aircraft.