UPS retires MD-11 aircraft following deadly crash in Kentucky that took 15 lives.
UPS Retires MD-11 Fleet After Fatal Crash On Tuesday, UPS revealed that it will be retiring its MD-11 aircraft fleet, just a few months following a tragic crash in Louisville that took the lives of 15 individuals. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Carol Thome announced the decision to “accelerate our plans to retire […]
UPS halts MD-11 fleet indefinitely following fatal Kentucky cargo plane crash that claimed 14 lives
UPS Airlines Grounds MD-11 Fleet Indefinitely Following Crash UPS Airlines has decided to halt operations of its MD-11 fleet indefinitely for thorough inspections and potential repairs after a cargo plane crash in Kentucky resulted in a catastrophic fireball. During the busy holiday season, MD-11 aircraft will be taken out of service as officials aim to […]
UPS and FedEx are grounding MD-11 aircraft after a crash in Louisville that resulted in 14 deaths.
Following a tragic accident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 at the UPS Global Aviation Hub in Kentucky, UPS and FedEx have decided to ground these aircraft as a precautionary measure. The incident occurred on Tuesday at UPS Worldport in Louisville, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals, including three pilots aboard the MD-11, which was […]