DHL upgrades European express air fleet
DHL Express has acquired thirteen Airbus A300-600 passenger aircraft that will be converted to freighter configuration by EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, Germany.
The new aircraft replace the older A300B4-200 model, which is reaching retirement age.
The first aircraft is scheduled to enter the conversion line in early June, with arrival at DHL’s Leipzig Hub planned for October. The entire fleet of thirteen A300-600 aircraft will be fully integrated into DHL’s European air network by early 2013.
Compared with its predecessor, the A300-600 offers new and modern technology. With a payload of 49 tons, it carries up to five tons more than the A300-B4-200 whilst having a 900km longer range and using 20% less fuel.
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