MD-Eleven Grounding Impacts Holiday Shipping
Update: 2025-11-21
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Following a fatal MD-Eleven crash, UPS and FedEx ground their fleets, potentially causing a surge in air freight rates during the holiday season. Despite the grounding, analysts predict minimal impact on shipping due to contingency plans and the aircrafts ability to return to service after inspection. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, with preliminary reports indicating fatigue cracks in the jet.
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