The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is expected to remain grounded throughout the Christmas peak travel period, facing lengthy inspections and repairs. This will see many aircraft in both the FedEx and UPS Airlines fleets remain on terra firma for the rest of the year.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet will likely remain grounded for several months before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed an extensive review of the aircraft, following the deadly crash on November 4 , where three crew members died, while 11 other innocent bystanders were killed as the aircraft crashed into the ground upon take-off from Louisville , Kentucky.

Remaining Grounded Past Christmas

According to the Associated Press , reported on a memo was shared by Bill Moore, UPS Airlines

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