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> Grounding all MD-11s and DC-10s is a major move Not really. There are zero left in passenger service, they pretty much only serve cargo now.
by decimalenough 11mo ago
> Grounding all MD-11s and DC-10s is a major move
Not really. There are zero left in passenger service, they pretty much only serve cargo now.
- pixl97 11mo agoLosing cargo jet capacity right before the holidays may cause some issues.
- citbl 11mo agoAll cargo companies run a wide fleet of many different plane types, particularly to avoid this very problem of being grounded by the FAA. But yes, these were still widely used in cargo transports. Although newer 2 engine planes can haul the same kg and use a lot less fuel.