In the Air

UPS was the first major carrier in North America to meet Stage 3 noise regulations with 100 percent of its jet fleet. UPS launched a multi-billion dollar endeavor to make its jet freighter fleet the quietest in the air express industry, three years in advance of the Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 deadline, which called for airlines to meet strict noise regulations by the end of 1999.

In addition 92 percent of our aircraft are already in compliance with Stage 4 noise regulations, which are not mandatory until 2006.

Airbus A-300F4-622R

The Airbus A-300F4-622R was chosen in 1998 to meet UPS's need for increased airlift on domestic routes. Launched by Airbus in 1991, the freighter has proven to be environmentally friendly with an excellent record in dispatch reliability. The aircraft meets the strictest U.S. and European noise and emission reduction regulations. The engine also provides the lowest emissions of any engine in its thrust class.

Boeing MD-11 Aircraft

UPS has purchased 17 MD-11 freighters with low-emission engines. Although the MD-11 is a used aircraft, it is a late generation (1990s vintage) aircraft that meets the strictest U.S. and European environmental restrictions.

Boeing 727-100 Aircraft

UPS was the first airline to commit to a 727-100 modification program to replace all three engines on each aircraft. UPS's purchase of Rolls-Royce Tay 651 engines to re-engine 51 of its Boeing 727-100 aircraft represents an investment of more than US$500 million. The Federal Aviation Administration certifies that this Quiet Freighter program meets its noise-reduction requirements.

Boeing 757-PF Aircraft

In 1987, UPS took delivery of the first Boeing 757 package freighters (PF) built to the company's specifications. By 1997, UPS invested more than US$3 billion in the 757-PF, one of the quietest and most fuel-efficient new jet freighters available. UPS operates 75 757-PF aircraft, with a commitment for five more and an option to purchase up to an additional 31 aircraft.

DC-8 Aircraft

UPS spent US$784 million to re-engine its 49 DC-8 fleet with CFM-56 engines, which met Stage 3 requirements and burned approximately 20 percent less fuel than the original aircraft.

Boeing 767-300ER Freighter

UPS purchased new 767-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft with low-emission engines, reducing emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen by 40 percent and operating at even lower noise levels than required by Federal standards. UPS operates 32 767-300ER aircraft.

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