Memphis International Airport, home to FedEx Express’ global air hub, on Tuesday inaugurated a large centralized de-icing facility that officials say will reduce the likelihood of delays for cargo and passenger aircraft during winter weather and environmental impact.
The 3.3 million-square-foot zone at the Tennessee airport has space to simultaneously de-ice 12 widebody aircraft, such as the Boeing 777. One pad can accommodate a Boeing 747-8 freighter or two narrowbody aircraft, according to the...
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