FAA grounds MD11 aircraft after fatal crash | JQJO

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.