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So much UPS and FedEx, leading global operators MD-11F, have decided to ground their entire fleet of this plane as a preventive measure after the accident last Tuesday. Foto Hamproductions
Important news shakes the world of cargo aviation. UPS Airlines has made the drastic decision to temporarily ground its entire fleet of MD-11 aircraft. (McDonnell Douglas MD-11).
Measure, to which he also joined FedEx, which responds to a precautionary and safety principle, It is effective immediately and will affect about 9% of the company's air fleet.
UPS and FedEx stop operation of the MD-11
UPS has issued the following statement, highlighting that the decision was made proactively following the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer:
Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety, We have made the decision to temporarily ground our MD-11 fleet..
The MD-11s represent approximately 9% of the UPS Airlines fleet. Immobilization is effective immediately. We made this decision proactively on the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer.. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our employees and the communities we serve..
Contingency plans are in place to ensure that we can continue to provide the reliable service that our customers around the world rely on..
FedEx joins the measure
The situation becomes even more relevant when it is known that FedEx, another giant of air cargo transport and main operator of the MD-11, has followed the steps of UPS and has also grounded its entire fleet of MD-11s.
While UPS have 27 aircraft MD-11F, FedEx airline is the main operator of the model with 29 aircraft.
Both companies operate a significant portion of the world's remaining active MD-11 cargo aircraft.. The coordinated action of the two largest operators of this model in the cargo sector suggests that the manufacturer's recommendation is related to a large-scale safety concern.
What do they know that we don't??
This extreme measure could indicate that, both airlines as main operators of the model and even more so, one being directly affected, They learned in advance initial details that the official investigation has been able to share privately with the world operators of the legendary MD-11.
In this context we can think that, security recording data, testimonies or even first data from the voice and data recorders known as black boxes, have been compiled revealing a potential risk for the rest of the operational aircraft.
Yes, it is too early to determine the causes of the accident and only the investigation will tell., These measures ensure the safety of your staff, until all the details of the unfortunate event are clarified.
The sector will be attentive to the information revealed by the manufacturer (Boeing, which acquired McDonnell Douglas) and the NTSB on the exact cause of the recommendation to ground planes.
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