FedEx Express (FX, Memphis International) has been exempted from paying taxes at the new cargo village to be constructed at Windsor, Canada. According to Canadian Aviation News, Windsor city council granted the exemption as part of plans to encourage new carriers to use the airport. The city’s CAD2.5million contribution includes a 10-year tax exemption for FedEx which is due to begin operations in July 2015. Mayor "Fast" Eddie Francis says other investors are entitled to the same incentives as FedEx adding that discussions with another prospective tenant are already underway. Construction work on the terminal is scheduled to begin in 2014.
FedEx granted tax exemption at Windsor's planned new cargo terminal
FedEx Express Boeing 767-300F,
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