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The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft after UPS and FedEx grounded their MD-11s, following a UPS MD-11 that crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, killing 14. The FAA’s emergency order cites a potential unsafe condition; the cause remains under investigation. The carriers say contingency plans will minimize disruption, but experts warn prolonged grounding could slow holiday deliveries, even though MD-11s are a small slice of their fleets. Boeing urged operators to suspend flights. Nighttime cargo operations are largely unaffected by recent daytime flight caps.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.