FedEx Showcases Aerospace Logistics Innovations at AAD 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa, September 23, 2024: Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, showcased its tailored solutions at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD 2024) expo at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria from September 18 - 22.

AAD 2024 was expected to draw a record 80,000 attendees, underscoring how the continent's aerospace and defence sector is gaining momentum and growing in global importance.

"The African aerospace sector is on a powerful trajectory and FedEx is dedicated to providing the reliability and expertise this industry demands, facilitating seamless operations and timely delivery," says Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, vice president of marketing and Air Network, FedEx, Middle East India Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA).

AAD 2024 provides a platform for industry leaders, government officials, and key decision-makers to connect and explore the latest advancements in aerospace and defence technology. FedEx recognises the growing importance of this sector in South Africa and remains committed to providing reliable and efficient logistics solutions that support its continued growth.

The services that FedEx offers to support the continued growth of the aerospace sector include:

• Global network: With 87 weekly flights on FedEx and commercial line haul to South Africa and an extensive reach spanning more than 3,800 postal codes nationwide, FedEx guarantees seamless connectivity and timely delivery, even to remote locations.
• Regulatory mastery: Navigating intricate international regulations is second nature to the FedEx team of specialists, ensuring smooth and compliant shipments, vital for the aerospace sector.
• Priority and time-critical services: When every second counts, FedEx's expedited and time-definite services guarantee that urgent shipments meet critical deadlines.
• Heavyweight and outsized cargo expertise: From aircraft components to heavy machinery, FedEx offers tailored solutions for transporting oversized and heavyweight cargo with the utmost care and efficiency.

The FedEx team was available at the AAD 2024 event to discuss how its tailored logistics solutions can help to streamline aerospace operations for partners across the industry and make them more effective.

About Federal Express Corporation
Federal Express Corporation provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $88 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.