Operations

FedEx’s MD-11 Return Is About Capacity, But It Also Marks A Confidence Test For An Aging Freighter Icon

FedEx is preparing to bring its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters back into service in May, a move that says as...

April 27, 2026 John Cushma 829

Airlines

UPS Pulls The Plug On The MD-11: The Trijet Era Ends At Louisville

UPS has formally closed the book on one of cargo aviation’s most distinctive workhorses: the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F. For two...

January 28, 2026 John Cushma 897

Airlines

Boeing Orders Immediate Suspension Of All MD-11 Freighters

Key Takeaways: Boeing has recommended all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 operators immediately suspend flights following the fatal crash of UPS Flight...

November 9, 2025 John Cushma 854

Incidents

Breaking: UPS MD-11 Freighter Crashes During Takeoff At Louisville (SDF)

At a glance Date / time: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 ~ 17:13 EST Operator: UPS Airlines (5X) Flight: UPS 2976...

November 4, 2025 John Cushma 3550