UPS

UPS is a cargo airline. It is newsworthy due to a recent plane crash in Kentucky involving one of its MD-11F freighters. The crash, which occurred in November and resulted in 15 fatalities, is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Preliminary reports indicate that the crash was caused by an engine separating from the wing during takeoff preparation. The NTSB report reveals that Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, was aware of a structural flaw in the engine part as far back as 15 years ago and had issued warnings about the defect. The report also suggests that the engine part had failed on at least four previous occasions on other aircraft. This incident raises concerns about Boeing's handling of the known defect and the safety of UPS's MD-11F fleet, highlighting the importance of rigorous safety oversight in the aviation industry.