Air TransportUnlike UPS, FedEx reiterates plans to resume MD-11F cargo flightsUS carrier is targeting regulatory clearance by May 31 after suspension linked to fatal UPS crashFebruary 02, 2026Read More
Air TransportUPS retires MD-11F fleet following FAA suspension after fatal crashCarrier accelerates withdrawal of aging freighters and records write-off as part of fourth-quarter 2025 resultsJanuary 27, 2026Read More
Air TransportBoeing aware of MD-11F pylon bearing concerns ahead of UPS crash, says NTSBNTSB urges inspection focus as investigation examines maintenance program alignment following Louisville accidentJanuary 15, 2026Read More
Air TransportPreliminary report suggests pylon structural issues before UPS 2976 engine separationLeft engine detached seconds after takeoff in Louisville. Early findings point to fatigue cracks in the aft pylon mountNovember 21, 2025Read More
Air TransportUPS and FedEx ground MD-11 freighters after Kentucky crash kills 14Boeing advises temporary suspension as investigation begins; Western Global Airlines continues MD-11F operationsNovember 08, 2025Read More
Air TransportUPS Cargo MD-11 Crashes Shortly After Departure from LouisvilleAt least seven dead after aircraft overran the runway and crashed into buildingsNovember 04, 2025Read More
Air TransportFedEx retires 12 older aircraft amid adjustments to cargo capacity and demandCargo carrier removed seven A300-600s, three MD-11s and two 757-200s from service during fiscal fourth quarterJune 27, 2025Read More
Air TransportFedEx to extend MD-11F freighter operations until 2032US express cargo airline planned to retire trijet in 2028. Eight more Boeing 777Fs have been ordered, according to a filing with the Stock ExchangeMarch 24, 2025Read More
Air TransportLufthansa Cargo ends operation with MD-11FCargo airline made last flight with tri-jet freighter on Sunday, after more than 23 years of serviceOctober 18, 2021Read More
Air TransportLufthansa will retire its latest MD-11F in 2020Airline is replacing trimotor with Boeing 777F, which carries more cargo and is more economicalNovember 07, 2019Read More