Two Giant Pandas Embark on 15‑Hour Freighter Flight to Atlanta

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, two giant pandas from Chengdu, have boarded a FedEx Express Boeing 777F freighter for a nonstop journey that will take more than 15 hours. The early‑morning departure on Sunday marks a rare logistical feat, as the animals are transported on a cargo aircraft rather than a dedicated animal carrier. Upon arrival in Atlanta, the pandas will join Zoo Atlanta’s collection and remain there for the next ten years. The flight underscores the complex coordination required to move endangered species across continents, ensuring the animals’ safety and well‑being during the long transit.