UPS retires MD-11 aircraft fleet after deadly crash

This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: UPS has retired its MD-11 fleet after a deadly November crash featuring the aircraft model and a subsequent grounding of the fleet, the company announced in Q4 earnings results Tuesday. MD-11s made up about 9% of UPS' air fleet prior to their retirement, with the aircraft primarily being used domestically, per Cirrus Global Advisors. Much o ...