FedEx CIO Calls For Aviation Initiative On Blockchain

Line maintenance work will account for 34% of overall maintenance spend on the Boeing 767 over a 10-year period. $8.1 billion is projected by Aviation Week data, followed by engine work (30%) and components (17%).

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With more than 650 aircraft operating all over the world, FedEx Express faces immense challenges in getting the right parts to the right place fast. Smart IT tools are an essential element of its repair and part management, according to Mark Yerger, VP of materiel management. The carrier uses some...

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