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FedEx Cargo Aircraft’s Nose Gear Collapses During Maintenance
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, a ground incident occurred involving a FedEx Express cargo aircraft at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The aircraft, parked in an area outside the hangar zone, settled onto its nose after the nose landing gear collapsed during routine maintenance operations. Airline officials confirmed that no personnel inside or around the aircraft were injured and…
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FedEx Aims to Return MD-11 Aircraft to Service by the End of May
FedEx announced that it is targeting a return to operations for its MD-11 aircraft in line with the planned schedule by May 31. The company stated that any inspections and maintenance processes required to safely bring the MD-11s back into service are being carried out in coordination with Boeing and the FAA. Meanwhile, UPS announced that it has retired more…
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FedEx Expects MD-11 Freighters to Return to Service in Spring, Bracing for $175 Million Cost Impact
FedEx expects MD-11 freighter operations to resume in the spring after a temporary grounding that reduced peak-season air cargo capacity and increased costs. CFO John Dietrich said the company now anticipates $175 million in additional expenses to offset lost capacity and maintain service levels. The MD-11 fleet was removed from service following a fatal UPS accident on 8 November, after…
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FedEx Obtains Foreign Air Carrier License in Saudi Arabia
FedEx has received an economic license from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia to operate as a foreign air carrier. This move is seen as a significant development that strengthens Riyadh’s goals of becoming a global logistics hub under Vision 2030. New Office Opening in RiyadhThe license announcement was made during the opening ceremony of FedEx…
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