The facility at the airport is equipped with the latest scanning technology and will be supported by upgrading services from an ATR72 to a Boeing 737-400 with three times the capacity.
A new weekly outbound flight will be added to the schedule, meaning five outbound and four inbound flights a week.
The team will gain 17 new members, growing from 4 to 21.
Edward Clarke, Vice President Operations UK at FedEx Express says: “We are excited about our latest investment at Newcastle International Airport. It reflects our ambition to continuously expand and improve our business, and helps support our customers in the north east of England grow their businesses within the region and around the world.”
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle International Airport adds: “By increasing import and export capability, FedEx is supporting growing demand from North East businesses, and in turn helping to generate additional jobs.”