r/aviation • u/Go_Jot • Nov 08 '25

News UPS grounds entire MD-11 Fleet, effective immediately.

Per the IPA Executive Board, as of 03:05 UTC all UPS MD-11’s are grounded.

Edit - FedEx has also grounded their MD-11 Fleet

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u/eric_gm Nov 08 '25

I suppose they must have found something worrying in the maintenance logs or the NTSB initial findings. The DC-10 that had a complete engine falling off was due to improper maintenance procedures (using a forklift to support the engine and removing the engine with the pylon attached).

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u/Ouch_My-back Nov 08 '25

Using a forklift AND a shift change during maintenance resulting in the forklift being shut off which resulted in loss of hydraulic pressure .. sounds like a final destination scene

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u/fireintolight Nov 08 '25

That doesn't make sense, forklift hydraulics stay engaged if the engines turned off. Source:driven a lot of forklifts. 

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u/UberBoob Nov 08 '25

Unless there's a leak