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FedEx Archives: 2000 Press Releases
( BW)(DC-FEDEX-CORP)(FDX) ADVISORY/Giant Pandas to Arrive at Dulles
Airport Aboard ``FedEx PandaONE'' Aircraft
News/Assignment Editors
ADVISORY...for Wed. (Dec. 6)
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
| | WHAT: | Two giant pandas from Chengdu, China for the Smithsonian's
National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. will arrive
aboard a specially painted FedEx MD-11 jet on Wednesday,
December 6, at Washington Dulles International Airport.
-- 2:30 p.m. - Media briefing about 17-hour flight/transportation
-- 3:00 p.m. - Photo opportunity of "PandaONE" arrival and
offloading of pandas
-- Upon Arrival - Question and answers with FedEx pilots and Zoo
veterinarians traveling aboard FedEx PandaONE
Due to Airport Regulations and in order to access the airport
tarmac, all media must register by Tuesday, December 5, and
show press credentials upon arrival at the FedEx facility.
This is a media-only event and is not open to the public.
| | WHEN: | Wednesday, December 6, 2000
2:00 p.m. (EST) Media set-up beginning at 1:45 p.m.
| | WHERE: | FedEx Cargo Hangar
23723 Air Freight Lane/Building 5
Washington Dulles International Airport
| | BACKGROUND: |
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Tian Tian and Mei Xiang will arrive on a custom-painted FedEx
MD-11 jet, "FedEx PandaOne." Veterinarians from the National Zoo and
China Research and Conservation Center for the Giant Panda will
accompany the pandas during the flight. FedEx PandaOne will stop at
the FedEx facility in Anchorage, Alaska to refuel, change crews and
clear U.S. Customs. While flight times often vary due to weather and
wind conditions, FedEx PandaOne is scheduled to touch down at
Washington Dulles International Airport about 3 p.m. FedEx vehicles
will transport Tian Tian and Mei Xiang from the airport to the
National Zoo for the final leg of their international journey. For
additional information, visit www.natzoo.si.edu or
www.fedex.com/pandas.
MEDIA REGISTRATION:
FedEx Public Relations: Ed Coleman 901/434-7784
Smithsonian Public Affairs: Linda St.Thomas 202/357-2627
Ext. 108/Ext.111
RECORDED FLIGHT ARRIVAL UPDATES:
Due to possible changes in flight arrival times on December 6,
media should call to confirm arrival time by calling 901/434-7785 on
the day of the event.
--30--KO/na*
CONTACT: FedEx Public Relations
Ed Coleman, 901/434-7784
http://www.fedex.com
KEYWORD: TENNESSEE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARYLAND CHINA
INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AIRLINES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
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