Grounded MD-11 planes could cost FedEx $175 million in peak season, drag on near-term profit

Parcel delivery company FedEx said it was planning for $175 million in unexpected peak-season costs to find trucks and planes ...
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FedEx to face $175 million peak season hit following MD-11 groundings

The MD-11 fleet was grounded in late 2025 after an emergency FAA Airworthiness Directive mandated inspections for fatigue ...
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UPS MD-11 crash reveals hidden pylon fatigue behind engine separation

Thirty feet.” That was the brief, fatal climb of UPS Flight 2976 before it rolled left and tore into buildings beyond ...

FedEx Expects Higher Costs From MD-11 Grounding in December

That's the extra costs FedEx incurred in November after the UPS cargo plane crash led to the [grounding of all MD-11 planes]( ...
FreightWaves

FedEx anticipates MD-11 aircraft return in spring period

FedEx expects to eat $175 million in extra costs to replace capacity caused by the temporary grounding of MD-11 aircraft, but that’s a blip for a company that just reported a $1.6 billion operating ...
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MD-11 inspections, repairs could take 'several months' following crash

An MD-11 crashed in Louisville Nov. 4, killing 14 people. The Federal Aviation Administration barred the planes from flight pending inspections and corrective actions days later. UPS officials ...
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UPS says MD-11 grounding won’t disrupt holiday operations after deadly crash

UPS MD-11 planes remain grounded after Nov. 4 crash, but contingency plans keep holiday shipping on track. Investigations and repairs could take months. How Russia keeps raising an army to replace its ...
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FedEx slow to rebook pilots’ hotel rooms amid MD-11 grounding

FedEx has adjusted its air network and flying schedule to overcome the loss of grounded MD-11 freighter aircraft, but the ...
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Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn't expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs, the company said Wednesday in an ...
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MD-11 Fleet to Remain Grounded Through Holidays

The worldwide fleet of MD-11 cargo aircraft has been grounded by an FAA airworthiness directive following the deadly crash of UPS flight 2976 on November 4. The grounding is temporary but expected to ...
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UPS executive warns MD-11 grounding could 'last for months,' miss holiday season -- report

United Parcel Service’s (UPS) fleet of MD-11 aircraft, grounded in the wake of a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky, will not be back in service in time for the busy holiday season, leaving the ...
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MD-11 Cargo Jets Face ‘Extended Grounding’ for Inspections

The grounding of MD-11 cargo jets, following a fatal crash, is expected to be much longer and more complex than initially anticipated, requiring extensive inspections and repairs. This prolonged ...