Ever since the global economic crisis came about, cargo air traffic has been hit severely by a multitude of factors. However, with FedEx placing such a large order, it would seem that the economy is shaking and picking up once again.
Although the aerospace industry is riding a wave of increased orders, a smooth functioning of the supply chain management is increasingly becoming critical for its operations, delivery and profitability. Adding to this burden is the phasing out of old models and replacing them with newer more fuel efficient ones.
