Mar 26, 2023 · FedEx & UPS are starting to retire their substantial MD-11 fleets, thereby calling curtains to the iconic trijet in the world's skies.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is an American tri-jet wide-body airliner manufactured by American manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (MDC) and later by Boeing. Following DC-10 development studies, the MD-11 program was launched on December 30, 1986. Assembly of the first prototype began on March 9, 1988.

UPS was the first major airline in North America to reach full fleet compliance with the new noise rules. Our fleet currently includes the following aircraft types: 757-200F, 767-300F, A300-600F, MD-11F, 747-400F, and 747-8F.

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Feb 2, 2023 · The MD-11s will be replaced by 28 factory-built 767-300 cargo jets previously ordered from Boeing, seven of which are scheduled for delivery this year. The twin-engine 767s offer lower operating costs, with better reliability and fewer carbon emissions than the …

Mar 20, 2023 · Air cargo giants FedEx and UPS, the two largest remaining operators of the McDonnell Douglas-developed MD-11 freighter, have both announced plans to begin retiring their fleets of aging trijets.

Feb 8, 2023 · UPS’s MD-11s will be replaced by 28 factory-built 767-300 freighters previously ordered from Boeing—seven of which are slated for 2023 deliveries. The twin-engine 767s offer lower...

Mar 25, 2023 · The two largest remaining users of the MD-11 freighter, FedEx and UPS have both announced plans to retire their 20+-year-old trijet fleets.

Apr 21, 2023 · UPS, which accepted its first MD-11 in 2001, says it will retire the first batch of six trijets in 2023 and currently has 40 remaining in service. Like FedEx, it is reducing costs as cargo loads decline and is replacing the older aircraft with more fuel-efficient 767-300Fs.

May 14, 2021 · Since purchasing its first aircraft in 1981, UPS has become one of the world’s largest airlines. In addition to 281 aircraft, the company leases additional aircraft for the November-December peak-shipping season. All UPS aircraft meet strict noise requirements both domestically and abroad. * There are 2 additional 767-300s on order.