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High ImpactMay 11, 2026FedEx 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
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High ImpactMay 4, 2026MD-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
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