Express carrier deploys Boeing 767 freighters on a four-times-weekly schedule to its second-largest hub, targeting healthcare and high-tech sectors
FedEx has added a new flight between Dublin, Ireland and Indianapolis, US in order to speed up delivery times by bypassing more congested US airports.
The flights will operate four days a week using one of the express giant’s Boeing 767 freighter aircraft, connecting the Irish capital with the second largest hub in FedEx’s network.
FedEx said that avoiding more congested airports means goods will arrive at their destination around one day faster than they had previously.
Target markets for the new service include high-tech and healthcare.
Richard Smith, chief operating officer, international and chief executive officer, airline, said: “By adding this route, US-based customers can reduce delivery times to one of Europe’s key innovation hubs, where industries like healthcare, electronics, and aerospace are experiencing significant growth.
"Our network, augmented by advanced digital tools, is designed to support customers in these expanding sectors.”
Wouter Roels, regional president of FedEx Europe, added: “Ireland is a vibrant export market, with around 68% of total goods exported in early 2025 going into the US – with industries like pharmaceuticals and medical equipment leading the way.
"The addition of a direct flight between Dublin and Indianapolis marks a proud milestone for FedEx, connecting businesses across key industries with US growth markets."
The new flight has been added shortly after the Indianapolis hub recently opened a 16,000 sq ft cold chain facility.
The facility features three temperature zones: -25 degrees Celsius to -10 degrees Celsius, two degrees Celsius to eight degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius, plus a re-icing room.
The transatlantic network adjustment comes as the company has recently cut capacity on the transpacific in response to lower demand.
Bilbao facility
FedEx also this week inaugurated a new facility in Bilbao, Spain. The Bilbao facility encompasses 2,700 sq m of warehouse space, nearly 2,000 sq m more than the previous site, along with an additional 400 sq m of office space.
The facility doubles previous sorting capacity, enabling the handling of up to 1,500 packages per hour. The station features 27 loading docks, 20 more than before, and is well-equipped to streamline shipment processing.
