NTSB questions why earlier MD-11 pylon failures did not prevent fatal UPS crash
Investigators say previous bearing defects on multiple aircraft showed warning signs before Louisville accident
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FedEx MD-11 returns to the air for first time since fleet grounding
Test flight marks another step toward restoring tri-jet freighter operations after 2025 UPS crash
FedEx prepares MD-11 return with cargo flights to Miami
Carrier is working with Boeing and the FAA to return tri-jets to service after fatal UPS crash
FedEx plans MD-11 freighter return in May - reports
Move comes after UPS retired its fleet and uncertainty remains over the aircraft’s long-term future