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US firms ground MD-11 cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster
UPS said the decision to ground MD-11 models followed instructions from manufacturer Boeing, while rival delivery giant FedEx confirmed it would follow suit.
UPS said the decision to ground MD-11 models followed instructions from manufacturer Boeing, while rival delivery giant FedEx confirmed it would follow suit.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F aircraft, destined for Hawaii, crashed moments after lifting off, exploding on impact. The plane carried 38,000 gallons (144,000 litres) of fuel, sparking a large fire that engulfed...