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24-Mar-2025 1:56 AM

FedEx postpones MD-11F fleet retirement until 2032

FedEx reported (18-Mar-2025) it postponed the retirement of its MD-11F fleet by four years from 2028 to 2032. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

FedEx had previously planned to phase out its MD-11F fleet by 2028, aiming to save up to USD2 billion by retiring older aircraft and focusing on more efficient operations1 2. However, it reactivated one MD-11F in September 20243 and delayed its retirement plans. The company has continued to modernise its fleet, including deliveries of Boeing 767-300Fs and 777Fs in recent months4 5.

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