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MAR 03, 2005 (newstodate): FedEx will become the first company to operate the A380 freighter.
FedEx will receive its first A380-800F in August 2008, with two more to come by the end of 2008. Three will follow in 2009, three in 2010 and the 10th will be added in 2011. Besides, FedEx holds options for 10 additional aircraft.
During the first year of operation, the three FedEx A380 freighters will be operated on longhaul trunk routes between FedEx' hubs in Asia and North America.
FedEx will receive its first A380-800F in August 2008, with two more to come by the end of 2008. Three will follow in 2009, three in 2010 and the 10th will be added in 2011. Besides, FedEx holds options for 10 additional aircraft.
During the first year of operation, the three FedEx A380 freighters will be operated on longhaul trunk routes between FedEx' hubs in Asia and North America.