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Inadvertent Slat Deployment: The Story Of China Eastern Airlines Flight 583
In 1993, China Eastern Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had to make an emergency landing in Alaska after its slats were accidentally deployed.
UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Returns To New York JFK After Engine Failure
The aircraft made a quick U-turn back to JFK after the crew noticed one of the three engines had failed.
24 Years Ago: China Airlines Flight 642 Crashes In Hong Kong
The flight was attempting to touch down in strong winds when it crashed.
Irish Trijets: The Story Of Aer Lingus' McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fleet
A brief history of the trijet, and other notable aircraft, that played a part in the Irish carrier's fleet.
FedEx To Retire Its MD-11s By 2028
The logistics carrier looks to cut its operating and new aircraft budget.
Did You Know: Finnair Also Painted Two McDonnell Douglas MD-11s In Moomin-Themed Liveries
The cuddly comic characters have close ties to Finland.
UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Freighter Lands With Smoke In Cockpit
A cargo fire warning and cockpit smoke lead a UPS MD-11 to divert back to its origin airport.
8 Years Without The MD-11: Where Did KLM Fly The Trijet?
When KLM retired the MD-11 in 2014, it meant the end of all passenger MD-11 flights globally.
Retired 13 Years Ago: A Look At Finnair's Former MD-11 Operations
The trijet was vital in Finnair's long-haul development.
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24 Years Ago Today: Swissair Flight 111 Crashes Following An Inflight Fire
How faulty wiring caused the crash of Swissair Fight 111.
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Turn Of The Century: Monarch Airlines' Brief Period Of Widebody Trijet Operations
Did you know that Monarch Airlines once flew trijets?
How 2 FedEx MD-11Fs Suffered Similar Crashes 12 Years Apart
In 1997 and 2009, two FedEx MD-11F cargo planes crashed under similar circumstances.
