Core Viewpoint - FedEx expects minimal disruption in shipping operations due to the grounding of its MD-11 freighter fleet, as inspections can be completed quickly and alternative aircraft have been deployed to maintain capacity [1][5]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions and Inspections - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered FedEx, UPS, and Western Global Airlines to pause MD-11 operations following a fatal crash of a UPS MD-11, which resulted in 14 fatalities [2]. - FedEx will begin inspecting 25 of its MD-11 aircraft in the coming days, with a total of 34 MD-11s in its fleet, of which six are inactive and three are spares [3]. - Inspections will focus on the engines and engine mounts, and aircraft will be returned to service on a tail-by-tail basis after inspection [4]. Group 2: Operational Adjustments - FedEx is leveraging its global network to replace the lost MD-11 capacity, which is crucial during the peak shipping season as retailers prepare for the holidays [5]. - The company is activating spare aircraft, postponing routine maintenance on other aircraft, and routing shipments through commercial airline partners to mitigate the impact of the grounded MD-11s [6]. - Additionally, FedEx is shifting more packages to its domestic ground network, as 18 of the 25 operational MD-11s are used for domestic flights [6]. Group 3: Impact of Government Regulations - The grounded MD-11s count towards the FAA's target for airlines to reduce flight schedules amid a government shutdown, which has led to a 4% cancellation rate of flights, expected to rise to 10% by November 14 [7].

Core Points - An Air India flight was diverted due to a malfunction in the autopilot and flight control systems, prompting calls for further inspections of Boeing 787s [1][2] - The president of the Federation of Indian Pilots expressed serious concerns regarding the technical issues experienced during the flight, including the failure of the autopilot system and the instrument landing system [2][3] - The incident occurred shortly after another Air India Boeing 787 experienced an unexpected deployment of its ram air turbine, raising further safety concerns [6][10] Technical Issues - The autopilot system failed during the flight, leading to multiple technical malfunctions [2] - Difficulties were reported with the flight control systems, which required pilots to manually navigate the aircraft safely to Dubai [3] - The Indian regulator has requested inspections of the electrical systems of all Boeing 787s in the country following these incidents [10] Regulatory Response - The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for grounding all Boeing 787s in India for thorough inspections [10] - The country's aviation regulator has asked Air India to reinspect the ram air turbines on some of its 787s and requested a report from Boeing [10] - The Boeing 787 model has been under increased scrutiny since a fatal crash in June involving Air India Flight 171, although the circumstances of that incident were different [10]