FedEx Soars Again: MD-11 Planes Cleared for Flight

FedEx resumes using its MD-11 airplanes after the FAA lifts the flight ban following a 2022 crash. The company collaborated with Boeing and the FAA to ensure all required inspections and maintenance were completed. The NTSB cites fatigue cracks as the crash's cause and will hold a hearing.

In a significant development, FedEx has resumed operations of its MD-11 airplanes after the FAA lifted a ban on flights. The ban followed a tragic UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky that claimed 15 lives last year.

The FAA's decision comes after a thorough review and approval of Boeing's protocol for safely returning MD-11 airplanes to the skies, which includes stringent maintenance and inspection requirements. FedEx has confirmed that it collaborated extensively with Boeing and the FAA to ensure the necessary inspections and maintenance actions were performed on two of its 28 MD-11s.

The NTSB's ongoing investigation has revealed fatigue cracks in a key support structure, potentially contributing to the crash. A two-day investigative hearing is scheduled for next week to further delve into the incident's causes and implications.