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FedEx Plans MD-11 Return by Late May 2026

January 30, 2026
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Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions

Cargo Carrier Revives Grounded MD-11 Fleet Amid Industry Scrutiny

FedEx plans to resume MD-11 operations by late May 2026, working with Boeing and the FAA to address required inspection and maintenance actions. This comes after UPS retired its entire MD-11 fleet following a fatal crash in November 2025. The move may signal a shift towards more aging assets, potentially impacting FedEx’s long-term fleet strategy. Breaking Defense reports.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769739090521-2287
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/fedex-md11-return-may-ups-retirement
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    FedEx Plans MD-11 Return by Late May 2026

    January 30, 2026
    1 min read
    Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions

    Cargo Carrier Revives Grounded MD-11 Fleet Amid Industry Scrutiny

    FedEx plans to resume MD-11 operations by late May 2026, working with Boeing and the FAA to address required inspection and maintenance actions. This comes after UPS retired its entire MD-11 fleet following a fatal crash in November 2025. The move may signal a shift towards more aging assets, potentially impacting FedEx’s long-term fleet strategy. Breaking Defense reports.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769739090521-2287
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/fedex-md11-return-may-ups-retirement
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