UPS Expands Flight Training Infrastructure, Strategic Investment To Fuel Growth
October 02 2017 - 8:30AM
As part of UPS’s (NYSE: UPS) ongoing strategy to invest capital to
enable growth, the company is expanding its flight training
operations. The company has announced the acquisition of three new
full flight simulators and will construct a new facility to house
them near UPS’s Worldport® international air hub in Louisville, Ky.
“Powered by eCommerce, UPS is in growth mode. These new
simulators and our new building are investments in increased air
capacity for our customers all over the world,” said UPS Airlines
President Brendan Canavan.
UPS will receive three new state of the art, full-motion
simulators by the end of 2018: a 747-400 simulator, a 767 simulator
and an MD-11 simulator. The company will also receive two new Class
4 touch-screen training devices for the new 747-8 fleet. All of the
simulator devices built by CAE. Purchase prices are
undisclosed.
In 2016, UPS announced the purchase of 14 747-8s, and it
recently purchased additional 767 aircraft that will be converted
from passenger to cargo configuration. The airline has also begun
cockpit modernization projects for its 757, 767 and A300 aircraft
that will enhance safety, deployment options, and the service life
of those fleets.
“We are making strategic infrastructure moves to position our
international air express services for long-term success,” Canavan
said.
The three new simulators will be housed in a
22,000-square-foot-building in Louisville’s Edgewood area, adjacent
to UPS Airlines’ Global Operations Center near Louisville
International Airport. The new structure will supplement the
company’s existing flight training facilities in Louisville and
Anchorage, AK, giving the airline 11 full-flight simulators.
The new building’s design includes a fourth simulator bay to
allow for future growth possibilities, as well as office space.
Construction will begin in 2017, with completion expected in 2018.
UPS already owns the land on which the building will be
erected.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: 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. The company can be found on the web
at ups.com and its corporate blog can be
found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news
direct, follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
Michelle Polk
502-329-6488
mpolk@ups.com
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