UPS to buy RJs?

[80for80]

The latest rumor around UPS is that they are talking to Embraer to launch a cargo version of the EMB-170/190 aircraft.

 

[kngarthur]

The latest rumor around UPS is that they are talking to Embraer to launch a cargo version of the EMB-170/190 aircraft.

As long as their flown by UPS pilots! If they try to outsource, I say we show up to UPS's headquarters with pitchforks!

 

[80for80]

As long as their flown by UPS pilots! If they try to outsource, I say we show up to UPS's headquarters with pitchforks!

They would be required to be.

 

[CX880]

Some airlines in Europe are starting to convert CRJs into cargo versions. I think it was Cimber air or some airline in Scandinavia. I read an article that said large cargo operators need small jets for small amounts of cargo to cover 500-1000 mile runs where flying larger aircraft wouldn't make any sense.

 

[80for80]

If this rumor comes true, UPS' single pay scale would be great. Imagine $223/hr to fly an RJ!

 

[00Dog]

As long as their flown by UPS pilots! If they try to outsource, I say we show up to UPS's headquarters with pitchforks!

Why pitchforks? Hasn't UPS outsourced to Ameriflight for decades?

 

[80for80]

Anything with a payload over 12,899 lbs has to be flown by UPS pilots.

 

[flyboyzz1]

I'd take the job... that would be great

 

[ASApuppy]

12,000 lbs of cargo in a CRJ would put you real close to landing limit. Curious though, would some sort of container loading system be used, or would you load Chinise Fire drill style and net it off.

I always wondered why CRJ or ERJ's weren't getting used for some routes in the cargo world. Maybe because they have been too new and expensive.

 

[80for80]

It wouldn't be a CRJ or ERJ, it would be an EMB 170 series airplane.