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Press Releases
HONG KONG, December 22, 1997 - Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) today announced the appointment of Ogden Aviation (Hong Kong) Limited as its agent for ground handling operations at the new Chek Lap Kok Airport scheduled to open in 1998 during a signing ceremony held in the China and Mid-Pacific headquarters of FedEx. Signatories included John Quinn, vice president for the region and Mackenzie Grant, managing director of Ogden Aviation.
Ogden Aviation, a major division of Ogden Corporation, is the world's largest non-airline owned aviation services company. Serving over 350 international and regional airlines at 92 international gateways located throughout the world, Ogden Aviation specializes in providing comprehensive ground handling, related aviation support, and infrastructure development.
"The global experience of our two corporations complements and blends well with each other, allowing FedEx to provide the best quality service at the best value to our customers," Mr. Quinn remarked. "Ogden has been able to put together a customized ground handling package to meet our specific requirements. We will work closely with them to ensure that the high service standards incorporated into the contract are met."
According to David Ross, managing director of FedEx Hong Kong, FedEx's customers will benefit from Ogden's services start-ups at Chek Lap Kok due to Ogden's commitment to quality services and new infrastructure. This infrastructure will be in place weeks before the airport opens, fully commissioned and operational, with a designated team of Ogden staff standing by for the first flight.
At the signing ceremony, Mr. Grant also said that Ogden is determined to provide the highest level of personalized services to a small group of airlines interested as much in quality service as they are in price.
FedEx is the first to sign with Ogden among all airlines on ground handling operations at the new CLK airport.
FedEx currently serves the Asia Pacific market with approximately 4,500 employees serving more than 30 countries and territories. The company provides the most extensive trans-Pacific airlift of any major competitor. Operating its own wide-bodied MD-11, DC-10 and A310 aircraft, FedEx offers over 250 flights per week to the following locations: Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Penang, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Subic Bay, Taipei and Tokyo, as well as destinations in the U.S.
Federal Express connects areas that generate 90 per cent of the world's gross domestic product in 24 to 48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service with a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable services for 3 million items in 212 countries each working day. The company employs approximately 140,000 people and has more than 43,000 drop-off locations, 600 aircraft and 39,500 vehicles in its integrated global network. FedEx maintains electronic connections with more 850,000 customers via FedEx PowerShip®, FedEx Ship® and FedEx interNetShipSM. Federal Express reported revenues of US$11.5 billion for its fiscal year ended May 31, 1997.
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