FedEx (FDX) plans to return its grounded MD-11 cargo jets to service by May 31 after working with Boeing (BA) and regulators, despite the model being linked to a fatal UPS (UPS) crash last November, Reuters’ Lisa Baertlein reports. UPS has permanently retired its MD-11 fleet and is replacing the aircraft with Boeing 767s, as investigations revealed a long-flagged cracked part contributed to the crash. “We continue to work with Boeing and the FAA to address any required inspection and maintenance that may be needed to return our MD-11 aircraft safely to service,” FedEx said.
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