LE BOURGET, France, June 19,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and UPS [NYSE:
UPS] announced an order at the 2017 Paris Air Show today to convert
three 767 passenger airplanes into Boeing Converted Freighters.
"The purchase and conversion of these 767s is a perfect example
of how UPS is making smart investments to fuel profitable growth,"
said UPS Airlines President Brendan
Canavan. "This extension of our relationship with Boeing
will help expand the safe, reliable and on-time services we provide
for our customers all over the world."
UPS and Boeing have collaborated on airlift since 1981, when UPS
purchased its first 727s to begin its Next Day Air operation, and
the transportation giant was Boeing's launch customer for the 767
freighter in 1995.
Through its freighter conversion program, Boeing transitions
passenger airplanes into freighters, extending the economic life of
the airplane.
"It's a privilege for us to supply and support UPS with
Boeing Converted Freighters," said Stan
Deal, president and CEO, Boeing Global Services. "With more
than 40 years of experience in passenger-to-freighter conversions,
Boeing has a deep understanding of the needs of the air cargo
industry. This order is an endorsement of the value of that
knowledge and the customer service experience we provide."
Boeing's current market outlook forecasts a need for 400
widebody conversions over the next two decades, with strong demand
for 767 freighter conversions due to a rise in e-commerce and the
express market.
UPS is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of
solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating
international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more
efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in
Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220
countries and territories worldwide.
UPS operates 184 Boeing aircraft. In October, 2016 UPS announced
the purchase of 14 747-8 Freighters, with options to purchase 14
additional aircraft.
Boeing is a leader in providing 24/7 support and service to the
global aviation industry. In addition to designing freighter
conversions, Boeing offers the industry's largest portfolio of
services including interior modifications, aftermarket parts,
subscription-based maintenance programs, engineering support, crew
training, route planning, digital crew scheduling, advanced data
analytics and software to enhance airlines and leasing company
operations.
Contact:
Conrad Chun
(At the Paris Air Show)
Boeing Global Services Communications
Mobile: +1 314-452-2294
Conrad.c.chun@boeing.com
Cynthia Reynaud
Boeing Communications
+1 206-661-2632
cynthia.l.reynaud@boeing.com
Jim Mayer
UPS Airlines Public Relations
502-329-3014
jmayer@ups.com
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SOURCE Boeing