Airlines stopped flying MD-11s mainly because the aircraft initially failed to meet its promised performance, particularly in range and fuel efficiency, which led to many airlines canceling orders or replacing them with more efficient planes such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330, according to the Infinite Flight blog.

The MD-11 that exploded spent much of September and October at ST Engineering at San Antonio International Airport. The company maintains the carrier's fleet.

Two Iconic Brands Offer Benefits to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Helping Drive Growth Ahead of the Holiday Season As part of the annual UPS Impact Summit, UPS (NYSE:UPS) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced an expanded agreement to help small ...

The holiday season is in full swing and the post office, UPS and FedEx have set the deadlines to make sure your cards and packages to their destinations in time for the celebrations. The USPS said that Dec. 17 is the key date for Ground Advantage and First-Class mail going to the contiguous U.S.

Christmas is this week and if you are looking to conduct a banking transaction or mail a package, you may want to plan ahead. The stock market will also be open on Dec. 24, although markets will close early at 1 p.m. ET in anticipation of Christmas Day.

The plane at the center of a deadly Kentucky crash has been a workhorse in the cargo industry for years, but it had gained a reputation as an aircraft that was behind the times.

The temporary closure of the sprawling United Parcel Service air cargo hub in Louisville, Kentucky, following a deadly plane crash will create delays through the delivery firm's global network.