FedEx Express continues to modernize its fleet to meet the needsof a growing network, this donation program is a remarkable way toensure our retired aircraft go on to have a purposeful second life.By offering a valuable training resource to airport firedepartments we’re able to support aviation safety and specificallythe Fire Department of the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport,where we operate,” said Ian Silverton, managing director GroundOperations, FedEx Express, Spain.
During their operational life, these aircraft were operated byASL Airlines Ireland, as part of the FedEx Express Feeder fleet.The first of these, registered as EI-FXE, was in service for 28years, 16 of which were spent moving parcels to destinationsthroughout the FedEx Express European network. The second aircraft,registered as EI-FXA, was in the FedEx Express fleet since 2004. Inaddition to their highly reliable performance, both aircraft alsohouse powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW121 engines.
Fleet modernization is part of the FedEx Express continuedcommitment to increase operational efficiency, while decreasingemissions and minimizing impact on the environment. This initiativeserves as one example of the FedEx Express commitment tocircularity, supporting the United Nation’s Sustainable DevelopmentGoal 12 ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ as a focus area ofsustainable operations.