September 13, 2007

FedEx Express Upgrades Air Service to Lehigh Valley International Airport

Lehigh Valley, PA—Air cargo shipping from Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) is undergoing an upgrade with the introduction by FedEx Express of Airbus A310 service, the first wide-body aircraft to be based at the airport.

The A310 replaces a narrow-body Boeing 727 FedEx Express operated at LVIA, providing greater lift capacity and operational efficiency. The large freighter, renowned for its low operating costs, reliability and quieter performance, has a payload capacity of 81,000 pounds versus 55,000 pounds for the aircraft it is replacing.

"This aircraft upgrade will allow us to continue to provide the same level of excellent service our Allentown area customers expect," Scott J. Risinger, managing director of Air Ground Freight Services Operations for FedEx Express said. "The upgrade also positions FedEx to meet any growing market demands and strengthens the local airport's link to the global FedEx Express distribution network."

In addition to the A310, FedEx Express will continue to operate another Boeing 727 from LVIA. Collectively, FedEx has 18 weekly flights between LVIA and its Memphis and Indianapolis hubs.

"The introduction of wide-body aircraft service by FedEx Express is a validation of the company's commitment to Lehigh Valley International Airport and of our ability to meet the service needs of the world's leading express cargo carrier," George F. Doughty, Executive Director of the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, said. "We appreciate and are tremendously proud of the strong relationship we have with FedEx, as well as the positive impact the company has to our region." "The introduction of this quieter performing wide-body aircraft to LVIA speaks to our ability to accommodate larger jet service to this region."

LVIA is one of more than 375 airports served by FedEx Express worldwide in meeting the daily shipping needs of customers in more than 220 countries and territories. The FedEx fleet of 669 aircraft includes more than 120 Airbus A300 and A310 wide-body freighters that serve regional markets.

FedEx has operated from LVIA since the mid-1980s and has a strong local operations presence. There are more than 400 employees with the FedEx Corp. operating companies of FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Kinko's in Allentown alone. The company also has hundreds of more employees in the broader area served by Lehigh Valley International Airport.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $35 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 280,000 employees and contractors to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.van.fedex.com.

Lehigh Valley International Airport is located near Allentown, Pennsylvania and is served by Air Canada's Air Georgian, Allegiant, Continental Express, Delta Connection, Northwest, United Express and US Airways. LVIA serves a twelve county area with a population base of 3.6 million people. The Airport is easily accessible from communities in eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey areas. The airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the airport's capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.

Bob Flynn, Senior Ramp Manager, FedEx Express	(L to R) Jay Finnegan, Hanover Township, Northampton County and Glenn R. Walbert, Vice Chairman, Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority
John Stoffa, Northampton County Executive
Percy H. Dougherty, Ph.D. Chairman, Lehigh County Commissioners	People inspecting plane