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Aviation Week • Sean Broderick

FAA Issues Emergency AD for MD-11 Engine Pylons After Boeing Urges Grounding

Aviation Week reports: FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive to inspect MD-11s. The move comes on the heels of a Boeing recommendation to ground the fleet.

2025-11-08T17:26:04.778723-08:00

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Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, 8:20 AM PST

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The Guardian • Marina Dunbar

Report: DHS head authorized purchase of 10 engineless Spirit aircraft the airline didn’t own for deportation flights and personal travel

By The Guardian: Wall Street Journal reports Kristi Noem arranged purchase to expand deportation flights and for personal travel.

Also: Paddle Your Own Kanoo and The Independent
2025-11-08T09:11:52.707598-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Accident  
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New York Times • Francesca Regalado

UPS and FedEx Ground MD‑11 Freighters After Louisville Crash on Manufacturer’s Recommendation

By New York Times: Boeing, the plane’s manufacturer, said it had recommended the grounding as a precaution while it conducts further analysis.

Also: Airways Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Air Data News, FreightWaves, Simple Flying, Aviation24, Aviation Week, Airline Geeks, Dj's Aviation, Sky News, The Loadstar, South China Morning Post and 14 more
2025-11-07T23:36:33.602416-08:00
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Associated Press • Associated Press

UPS grounds MD-11 fleet after deadly crash at Louisville hub

By Associated Press: U.S. aviation officials are ordering McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes not be flown until they can be inspected.

Also: Aviacionline, Simple Flying, Cargo Facts and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-11-07T22:32:37.653015-08:00