Remarks: "Alayna" is treated to a traditional water canon salute as Purdue University receives yet another aircraft laboratory from a close corporate partner; FedEx's generous donation, valued at $650,000, is seen here during the official dedication ceremony at Purdue Airport. The aircraft was withdrawn from commercial sevice in July, arrived at Purdue on August 1, and will now be used alongside a former United Airlines 737-200 as a maintenance, systems, and taxi trainer under the Department of Aviation Technology.
Remarks: Purdue University's "new" 727, recently donated by FedEx for training purposes. This replaces the ex-United 727 that was used for the same purpose.
