Federal Aviation Authority Takes Action Amid Safety Concerns Over MD-11 Model

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for all MD-10 and DC-10 aircraft following the recent UPS MD-11 crash in Louisville, Kentucky. The directive requires inspection and repairs due to similarities with the UPS MD-11 model. According to AeroTime, the FAA stated that all affected planes are required to undergo inspection and if needed, repairs. An ongoing investigation into the UPS crash is being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Flightradar24 identified eight affected aircraft that had flown in the last two months.