Boeing, new cargo chaos after accidents: Ups and FedEx stop Md-11s
Transport giants ground McDonnell Douglas Md-11 freighters after crash in Kentucky and death of at least 14 people
There is no respite for Boeing. After the sensational Air India cases - crash of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 260 fatalities - and dozens of incidents including leaking doors, loose bolts and ignored safety alarms, comes a new tile on the group's recovery: the American delivery companies Ups and FedEx have temporarily grounded part of their fleets of about 50 McDonnell Douglas Md-11 cargo planes after a take-off accident in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday killed at least 14 people. This was reported by several international media. Yet another case that does not help the recovery of image and the work of the new management to reduce losses and resolve the chaos that has marked the last years of the US manufacturer. In the last three months alone, Boeing's share price on Wall Street has fallen by 15%.
Aircraft on the ground
Ups reported that the decision to ground the Md-11 came 'out of an abundance of caution' and followed instructions from manufacturer Boeing, while FedEx confirmed that it would follow suit. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fatal accident. The cargo models were originally manufactured by McDonnell Douglas, before the company was acquired by Boeing.
