FedEx remains optimistic that its fleet of 28 MD-11 freighters will return to service despite a protracted grounding following a fatal crash involving a UPS MD-11. The company expects the aircraft to be back in operation between March and May, even as UPS has permanently retired its MD-11 fleet. FedEx emphasized the diligence of its maintenance and crew training, projecting these planes could fly until 2032.
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FedEx ‘highly confident’ grounded MD-11s will return to service
FedEx remains optimistic that its fleet of 28 MD-11 freighters will return to service despite a protracted grounding following a fatal crash involving a UPS MD-11. The company expects the aircraft to be back in operation between March and May, even as UPS has permanently retired its MD-11 fleet. FedEx emphasized the diligence of its maintenance and crew training, projecting these planes could fly until 2032.