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UPS Blames Boeing For Skipping Enhanced McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Checks Before Fatal Crash

UPS Blames Boeing For Skipping Enhanced McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Checks Before Fatal Crash

The planemaker is said to have told the airline that the MD-11's engine flaw was not a flight safety risk.

Jake Hardiman 4 weeks ago
A Look At The Salaries Of US Airline Captains On Transatlantic Routes In 2026

A Look At The Salaries Of US Airline Captains On Transatlantic Routes In 2026

The most senior widebody captains can earn over $10,000 per transatlantic trip, equating to over $500,000 per year.

Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz 4 weeks ago
Why Senior Pilots Are Quietly Picking UPS Over Delta & American Airlines In 2026

Why Senior Pilots Are Quietly Picking UPS Over Delta & American Airlines In 2026

No passengers to please and competitive pay are flipping pilots from the airlines to cargo.

Jack McGarity 1 month ago
NTSB Releases MD-11 Crash Footage, Explains How Engine Pylon Separated

NTSB Releases MD-11 Crash Footage, Explains How Engine Pylon Separated

On May 19th, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a detailed video explaining how the tragic crash o...

Chris Loh 1 month ago
10 Hull Losses Since 1990: Why The MD-11 Has The Worst Safety Record Of Any US Widebody

10 Hull Losses Since 1990: Why The MD-11 Has The Worst Safety Record Of Any US Widebody

The MD-11 has a poor safety record among Western widebody aircraft built in the 1990s, although that tale is nearing its...

Aaron Spray 2 months ago
NTSB Halts Public Investigation Access After AI Recreates Cockpit Audio From Fatal UPS Crash

NTSB Halts Public Investigation Access After AI Recreates Cockpit Audio From Fatal UPS Crash

A bizarre case of 'deep fake' black box recordings.

Luke Diaz 2 months ago
UPS Cockpit Audio Reveals Moments Before Fatal Crash After Last-Minute Plane Swap

UPS Cockpit Audio Reveals Moments Before Fatal Crash After Last-Minute Plane Swap

New information comes during the first day of a two-day hearing in the nation's capital.

Jack McGarity 2 months ago
Split-Second Call At Louisville: UPS Pilot Aborts Landing As Runway Safety Violated

Split-Second Call At Louisville: UPS Pilot Aborts Landing As Runway Safety Violated

A close call at a hub where UPS has recently experienced tragedy.

Jake Hardiman 3 months ago
The Airlines With The Largest Cargo Fleets In The World

The Airlines With The Largest Cargo Fleets In The World

The air cargo market in 2026 is defined by scale, efficiency, and a decisive shift toward next-generation freighters. Wh...

Josh Eyre 4 months ago
Why Do Airlines Keep Older Aircraft In Service Longer Than Expected?

Why Do Airlines Keep Older Aircraft In Service Longer Than Expected?

Older aircraft come with higher operating costs, but have unique capabilities and have already been paid off by their op...

Louis Hardiman 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
"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
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
How Many Boeing 767s Does UPS Airlines Operate?

How Many Boeing 767s Does UPS Airlines Operate?

The UPS 767 fleet has become the primary successor to the recently retired MD-11 fleet. How many are currently in operat...

Jacob Johnson 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
Which Aircraft Is UPS The Largest Operator Of?

Which Aircraft Is UPS The Largest Operator Of?

In a world of smaller, more flexible freighters, one airline goes all-in on a high-capacity behemoth. Discover why.

Josh Eyre 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
Faulty Engine Mount Discovered In UPS MD-11 Crash Was Flagged By Boeing 15 Years Ago

Faulty Engine Mount Discovered In UPS MD-11 Crash Was Flagged By Boeing 15 Years Ago

The nature of the recommendations made by Boeing and the FAA in 2011 may have allowed UPS Flight 2976 to crash over 14 y...

Daniel S Osipov 6 months ago
Why Does UPS Airlines Rely On Older Widebody Aircraft?

Why Does UPS Airlines Rely On Older Widebody Aircraft?

A secret strategy behind UPS Airlines' aging fleet revealed.

Jacob Johnson 6 months ago
15th UPS MD-11 Crash Victim Dies On Christmas Day

15th UPS MD-11 Crash Victim Dies On Christmas Day

The tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976 has taken another victim.

Daniel S Osipov 7 months ago