N918FX

N918FX is an ATR 42-300/320, a twin-engine turboprop operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. SkyMeter has tracked 342 flights totalling 973 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 12 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KDLH to KMSP. Service window in our records spans 345 days. Of those flights, 14 (4.1%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The ATR 42-300/320 has a 81 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 36,825 lb.

About the ATR 42-300/320

The ATR 42 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner developed by the French-Italian consortium Avions de Transport Régional, first flown in 1984 and entering service in 1985. Designed as a fuel-efficient short-haul workhorse for thin routes, the ATR 42 seats 42-50 passengers in airline configuration and became one of the best-selling regional turboprops of its generation, competing directly with the Bombardier Dash 8. Its high-mounted wing, fixed landing gear on early variants, and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 engines deliver exceptional economics on sectors under 500 nautical miles, making it a favorite for island-hopping, remote communities, and cargo feeders.

The type's low approach speed and short-field performance allow operations into airports inaccessible to jets, while its pressurized cabin provides passenger comfort at altitudes up to 25,000 feet. FedEx operates the ATR 42-300F freighter variant extensively across North America for overnight package distribution, taking advantage of the aircraft's ability to serve small regional airports with minimal ground infrastructure. The -300 series features a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles with full payload, though later variants like the -500 and -600 extended both performance and capacity.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.