#md-11
Is It True That The Boeing 767 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Use The Same Engine?
Discover the unexpected connection that revolutionized the aviation industry's maintenance and efficiency.
Does The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's Tail Engine Have A Fan?
A look at the unique design choices made for the MD-11 and earlier DC-10 trijets, and how this influenced the DC-10's su...
7 Aircraft That Were Retired Earlier Than Expected
Some aircraft have a long-lasting legacy, but others are not so fortunate. Here are seven aircraft that exited earlier t...
Why So Few MD-11 Aircraft Were Built
In the world of widebody aviation, few aircraft are as instantly recognizable as the McDonnell Douglas MD-11. With its l...
Inside The McDonnell Douglas Heritage MD‑11 Cockpit That Defined An Era
A glass cockpit removed the need for a flight engineer and made it easier for pilots to fly the MD-11.
Is The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Done Flying For Good?
The aircraft was once a long-haul workhorse.
McDonnell Douglas MD-11's CF6 Engine Has A Fiery History, Local Report Finds
How safe were UPS Flight 2976's GE engines?
UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Grounded After Tire Blows On Landing In Miami
The crew was able to avoid a runway overrun and emerged from the incident unscathed.
The Other Time A Plane Flipped Over: The Story Of FedEx Flight 80
What happened to FedEx Flight 80?
History: Why Trijets & Rear-Engined Planes Became A Thing Of The Past
The demise of such aircraft came with the arrival of ETOPS.
Inadvertent Slat Deployment: The Story Of China Eastern Airlines Flight 583
In 1993, China Eastern Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had to make an emergency landing in Alaska after its slats were ...
UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Returns To New York JFK After Engine Failure
The aircraft made a quick U-turn back to JFK after the crew noticed one of the three engines had failed.
24 Years Ago: China Airlines Flight 642 Crashes In Hong Kong
The flight was attempting to touch down in strong winds when it crashed.
Irish Trijets: The Story Of Aer Lingus' McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fleet
A brief history of the trijet, and other notable aircraft, that played a part in the Irish carrier's fleet.
FedEx To Retire Its MD-11s By 2028
The logistics carrier looks to cut its operating and new aircraft budget.
Did You Know: Finnair Also Painted Two McDonnell Douglas MD-11s In Moomin-Themed Liveries
The cuddly comic characters have close ties to Finland.
UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Freighter Lands With Smoke In Cockpit
A cargo fire warning and cockpit smoke lead a UPS MD-11 to divert back to its origin airport.
8 Years Without The MD-11: Where Did KLM Fly The Trijet?
When KLM retired the MD-11 in 2014, it meant the end of all passenger MD-11 flights globally.
Retired 13 Years Ago: A Look At Finnair's Former MD-11 Operations
The trijet was vital in Finnair's long-haul development.
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24 Years Ago Today: Swissair Flight 111 Crashes Following An Inflight Fire
How faulty wiring caused the crash of Swissair Fight 111.