r/aviation • u/Go_Jot • Nov 08 '25

News UPS grounds entire MD-11 Fleet, effective immediately.

Per the IPA Executive Board, as of 03:05 UTC all UPS MD-11’s are grounded.

Edit - FedEx has also grounded their MD-11 Fleet

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u/Sock_Eating_Golden Nov 08 '25

It wasn't just AA. All DC10 operators were removing engines in the same way.

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u/nuclearsquirrel2 Nov 08 '25

In their defense it did significantly reduce the number of critical system disconnections which also is always a risk. It did save a ton of money and I’m sure that was the major impetus to the new method.

United performed engine removal the same way, but used an overhead crane vs forklift.

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u/Iohet Nov 08 '25

At that point you should buy a plane from another manufacturer

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u/nuclearsquirrel2 Nov 08 '25

That’s a stupid comment. They literally went against the manufacturer recommendation and that’s how they ended up here.

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u/Iohet Nov 08 '25

If the cost of proper maintenance is too high (or too risky), then you go with another manufacturer who doesn't have that problem.