Fatal Crash Prompts UPS to Retire Entire McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fleet

Following the fatal November 2025 Louisville crash, UPS announced the accelerated retirement of its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet, incurring a $137M charge.

Jan 28, 2026•3 min

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Fatal Louisville Crash Accelerates UPS Retirement of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fleet

UPS permanently retired its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet after the fatal Louisville crash, incurring a $137M charge and accelerating fleet modernization.

Jan 28, 2026•4 min

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