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High ImpactMay 11, 2026FedEx Returns 30-Year-Old MD-11s Amid Global Capacity Crisis
FedEx is preparing to return its fleet of 30-year-old MD-11 freighter aircraft to service within weeks, signaling acute pressure on global air cargo capacity. The move comes as Middle East airspace cl
The Loadstar#fedex-md11-fleet#air-cargo-capacity#aircraft-aging
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High ImpactApr 25, 2026China Air Freight Costs May Surge 30% Amid Middle East Airspace Closure
Middle East airspace closures are creating significant headwinds for Chinese exporters relying on air freight, with potential cost increases reaching 30%. This disruption forces carriers to reroute sh
South China Morning Post#air-freight-costs#middle-east-airspace#china-shipping