FedEx Flight Is First Cargo Aircraft To Arrive at new Central Japan International Airport

Central Japan International Airport Opens; FedEx Flight Is First Cargo Aircraft To Arrive TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--

FedEx Global Network to Connect Central Japan with 220 Countries and Territories

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the world's largest express transportation company, today begins operating regular flights into the new Central Japan International Airport located in Nagoya.

"The start of FedEx Express service to Central Japan International Airport offers new opportunities for the surrounding Chubu region as well as for FedEx," said David J. Ross, vice president, North Pacific Region. "Chubu is a major manufacturing center offering significant import/export opportunities, and the FedEx network will link these manufacturers to markets across the globe. We also expect to expand our flight schedule in order to meet the future needs of the Chubu region."

A FedEx Express MD-11, flying to Central Japan International Airport from San Francisco via Narita, is scheduled to be the first cargo flight to land at the airport. The same aircraft is scheduled to depart at 7:30 p.m. for Anchorage via Narita, with the first load of cargo to be shipped out. FedEx will operate five regular flights per week into Central Japan International Airport, linking the Chubu region to the world.

FedEx is currently strengthening its operation in Asian markets, including Japan. FedEx will use its integrated network, comprising air and ground as well as IT infrastructure to provide customers with expanded and more flexible services that link the Central Japan International Airport with 220 countries and territories worldwide.