MD-11F grounding pushes U.S. carriers to smaller freighters The data from Rotate and Aevean highlights a notable adjustment in U.S. freight networks, with carriers opting for smaller aircraft.

The grounding of MD-11 freighters is reshaping U.S. air-cargo capacity, with new data showing a clear divergence between domestic and international networks.

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NTSB preliminary report cites left pylon cracks in UPS MD-11F crash Examination of the left pylon aft mount lug revealed fatigue cracks along with areas of overstress failure.

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its preliminary report on the November 4 crash of UPS flight 2976, an MD-11F operating a scheduled service from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

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FAA mandates MD-11 inspections after deadly UPS crash UPS and FedEx, the largest operators of the MD-11F, have temporarily grounded their fleets.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring inspections and necessary corrective actions on all MD-11F and MD-11 aircraft prior to further operation.

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