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(4 articles)FedEx MD-11 Fleet Returns to Service After FAA Safety Clearance
The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the return of McDannell Douglas MD-11 freighter aircraft to commercial service, marking a significant milestone for FedEx's cargo operations. After a
FedEx MD-11 Return Boosts Cargo Capacity as Safety Concerns Resurface
FedEx is preparing to return its iconic MD-11 tri-jet aircraft to active service following the completion of critical Boeing hardware repairs—a significant move that could inject additional capacity i
FedEx Begins MD-11 Return to Service After 6-Month Safety Ban
FedEx has announced a structured repair and return-to-service plan for its 29 MD-11 cargo aircraft, grounded since November 2025 following the catastrophic crash of UPS Flight 2976. The accident—cause
MD-11 Fleet Grounding Threatens Cargo Capacity as FedEx Defies Calls
Following the November crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville—which killed 14 people including three pilots—Kentucky congressman Morgan McGarvey is pressing the FAA to permanently ground the McDonnell