United Parcel Service (UPS) has indefinitely suspended deliveries using its MD-11 aircraft fleet following the fatal accident that killed 14 people in Kentucky (USA) in early November.
The decision was made as authorities work to meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed Bill Moore, president of the airline, in an internal statement released last Wednesday.
“Regarding the MD-11 fleet, Boeing’s ongoing assessment shows that inspections and potential repairs will be more extensive than initially anticipated,” Moore explained in his letter.
The process is expected to take several months as UPS works to “ensure the safety of all aircraft,” a company spokesperson said, noting that contingency plans will be used to maintain delivery operations.
Fatal accident
On November 4, 2025, a UPS MD-11 jet exploded, leaving a trail of fire and debris after crashing shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville.
The accident left 14 dead, including the three crew members and 11 people who were on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still investigating the causes of the accident.
Photo and video: Creative Commons / X @AZ_Intel_. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
WATCH: Dashcam footage shows truck driver reacting to deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky.pic.twitter.com/WbJX0k1fae
— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) November 5, 2025
