Celebrating Service in the Air
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Going Green for the Environment
UPS Airlines strives to reduce its impact on the environment in several ways. The industry leader in deploying noise and emission reduction technologies, we use electrical power instead of fuel when on the ground and only use one engine during taxiing.
In coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), UPS is testing the next generation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B), technology that allows UPS to manage departure queues to reduce fuel use and emissions. UPS is the world’s only airline equipped with this advanced technology.
Panda-monium in the Sky
While every shipment is important to UPS, some receive special attention from the
media. In 1999, UPS and the UPS Foundation caused “panda-monium” when they joined forces to bring two pandas to Zoo Atlanta from their home in Beijing. Lun Lun and Yang Yang flew over on their own Boeing 767, called the “Panda Express,” in custom-built transport containers to keep them safe on their journey. UPS provided logistical support and ground transportation to their new home.
The statistical information included here was current at the time it was published in 2007. To see more recent statistics, visit our pressroom.
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In 1999, UPS and the UPS Foundation joined forces to bring two pandas to Zoo Atlanta from
their home in Beijing.
