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Why Didn’t Boeing Change The McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Name?

Why Didn’t Boeing Change The McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Name?

The manufacturer certainly made an interesting choice.

Alexander Mitchell 4 months ago
How Long Was The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 In Production?

How Long Was The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 In Production?

Why the MD-11 was one of the worst failures in modern aviation history.

Daniel S Osipov 4 months ago
The Aircraft Replacing UPS Airlines’ Retired McDonnell Douglas MD-11s

The Aircraft Replacing UPS Airlines’ Retired McDonnell Douglas MD-11s

Find out which aircraft is set to replace the retired McDonnell Douglas MD-11 at UPS Airlines.

Nick Pisters 4 months ago
Glass Or No Glass? How The DC-10 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Cockpits Are Different

Glass Or No Glass? How The DC-10 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Cockpits Are Different

DC-10 vs MD-11 cockpit: analog tri-crew vs digital two-pilot flight deck.

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Is Notorious For Such Challenging High-Speed Landings

Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Is Notorious For Such Challenging High-Speed Landings

The aircraft is one of the most iconic in commercial aviation history.

Steven Walker 4 months ago
"Not An Accident": Why The Widow Of A UPS Pilot Is Taking Boeing And GE To Court

"Not An Accident": Why The Widow Of A UPS Pilot Is Taking Boeing And GE To Court

Attorney states that an engine separating from aircraft wing on takeoff cannot be seen as an accident, but rather a fail...

Abid Habib 5 months ago
Here's Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Doesn’t Have An S-Duct Engine Design

Here's Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Doesn’t Have An S-Duct Engine Design

The MD-11's unique engine placement: a calculated risk or a design flaw?

Jacob Johnson 5 months ago
How Many McDonnell Douglas MD‑11s Were Built?

How Many McDonnell Douglas MD‑11s Were Built?

Though only a small number were built, the MD-11 remains one of the most iconic airplanes ever built.

Jack McGarity 5 months ago
7 Airlines That Formerly Operated The McDonnell Douglas MD-11

7 Airlines That Formerly Operated The McDonnell Douglas MD-11

These carriers were all big fans of the legendary trijet.

Alexander Mitchell 5 months ago
Farewell Tri-Jet: UPS Is Retiring Its Iconic MD-11 Fleet

Farewell Tri-Jet: UPS Is Retiring Its Iconic MD-11 Fleet

The age of the trijet is one step closer to finally coming to an end, following confirmation from the UPS that it has re...

Chris Loh 5 months ago
Why The Boeing 767 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Have Such Similar Engines

Why The Boeing 767 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Have Such Similar Engines

The General Electric CF6 engine family proved to be a reliable and versatile addition to two unique aircraft.

Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz 5 months ago
Is It True That The McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Tail Engine Makes It Difficult To Fly?

Is It True That The McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Tail Engine Makes It Difficult To Fly?

The MD-11 tail engine does not make the aircraft more difficult to fly, but a number of engineering choices to enhance i...

Aaron Spray 5 months ago
How Many Hours Can A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fly Without Refueling?

How Many Hours Can A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fly Without Refueling?

Unraveling the secrets of the MD-11's maximum flight duration.

Jacob Johnson 5 months ago
This Is How Fast The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Can Fly

This Is How Fast The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Can Fly

The MD-11's unique design choices impacted cruise and landing speeds.

Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz 5 months ago
The Airlines That Still Fly The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 In 2026

The Airlines That Still Fly The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 In 2026

The final chapter unfolds for a legendary tri-jet, as only two carriers keep its legacy alive.

Jacob Johnson 5 months ago
The Plane That Failed: Why Delta And American Ditched The MD-11 So Fast

The Plane That Failed: Why Delta And American Ditched The MD-11 So Fast

The early 2000s marked the end of the line for the widebody trijet at both of these leading US carriers.

Jake Hardiman 6 months ago
The Last Three‑Engined Aircraft Still Flying

The Last Three‑Engined Aircraft Still Flying

From the Boeing 727 to Dassault Falcons, explore the last trijets still flying in 2026 — how many remain and why these i...

Victoria Agronsky 6 months ago
Trust In The Trijet: Why FedEx Refuses To Retire The MD-11

Trust In The Trijet: Why FedEx Refuses To Retire The MD-11

FedEx has some unique advantages that allow it to return the MD-11 to the air this year.

Paul Hartley 6 months ago
Farewell Tri-Jet: UPS Is Retiring Its Iconic MD-11 Fleet

Farewell Tri-Jet: UPS Is Retiring Its Iconic MD-11 Fleet

The move comes after a fatal crash in November 2025.

Jake Hardiman 6 months ago
America’s 5 Largest Commercial Jets Of All Time

America’s 5 Largest Commercial Jets Of All Time

This article uncovers the five largest commercial airliners in American aviation history: MD-11, 767-400ER, 787-10, 777X...

Louis Hardiman 6 months ago