Airbus: Freighter fleet to grow 50% by 2038

Airbus is predicting that the global freighter aircraft fleet will grow over 50% in the next 20 years, the manufacturer forecasts in its Global Market Forecast 2019-2038. In its report, Airbus says international trade is expected to grow 3.3% per annum over the next 20 years, doubling from today’s level of $45 trillion, with Asia […]

FedEx Express signs deal to purchase 50 ATR 72-600Fs

FedEx Express has signed a major contract with ATR to purchase 30 ATR 72-600s with the option for 20 more, with deliveries starting in 2020. The aircraft will be the first new ATRs to be directly delivered from the factory in a freighter configuration, and will feature a brand new windowless fuselage and is equipped […]