Replacing the 727 at FedEx

[Quiet Flight]

What's the best option for replacing the 727 fleet at FedEx? I thought I read on here somewhere that the 727 and 737 share a common container type and ground equipment for the 727 would work for the guppy.

Is it/why would it be too cost prohibitive to purchase new 7-3's from Boeing?

Is their a cargo version (-700/800?) of the 737 that has comparable lift/performance/range that the current 727's have? Better?

757 vs. 737 as a replacement? Is separation in and out of MEM the biggest known hurdle for the 757 at FedEx?

Anyone care to expound on this?

 

[walkthasky]

I care to say you need to go back to work.. HA HA
GIGIDY GIGIDY GIGIDY!!!

 

[jdlilfan]

Well, from what I've figured the A300 was UPS's answer for the 727 but there are still a few around there flying. Probably the same for Fedex.

 

[Rick1128]

Actually, the 757 would be more of a 727 replacement. Same container size, more positions and weight capacity. Plus a lot of 757's out there available.

 

[kc135ang]

757 may be a good option but what about the wake turbulence issue. I believe one of the guys I work with said that with the seperation requirements of the 75 it would take to long time to get all the aircraft airborne or land in adequate time.

 

[AirBadger]

757 may be a good option but what about the wake turbulence issue. I believe one of the guys I work with said that with the seperation requirements of the 75 it would take to long time to get all the aircraft airborne or land in adequate time.

What if they put winglets on 'em to reduce induced drag?

 

[The_Russian]

I care to say you need to go back to work.. HA HA
GIGIDY GIGIDY GIGIDY!!!

HAHAHAHA! Lazy arse.

Yeah. There are probies that need to be taught how to use the rate controller.
Geez.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Fedex takes opportunities. Right now, they would prefer a 737-300 or later.
But they'll take other options if a really good deal.

For their feeders, they've been trying to get ATR 72 like crazy, but it's
being difficult since fuel prices have been making turbo props valuable
to pax lines.

Hell, they'll take A320's in a second.

CE

 

[The_Russian]

Super efficient model. FedEx has 48 firm orders with options for 96 additional.

http://www.atamaii.com/caillou-030902a.html

 

[Booyakasha!]

Ratz..........I knew I should have put in for that a/c during the MOAB.

Super efficient model. FedEx has 48 firm orders with options for 96 additional.

http://www.atamaii.com/caillou-030902a.html