UPS Officially Retires the MD-11: The End of a Tri-Jet Era in Brown
UPS has completed the retirement of its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet, closing the book on one of cargo aviation’s most recognizable silhouettes: that distinctive third engine perched on the tail like a crown. In its Q4 2025 earnings release dated January 27, 2026, UPS said it accelerated its fleet modernization plans and finished retiring the MD-11 fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025. The company also recorded a non-cash, after-tax […]