This list of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 operators lists current and former operators, in transport of cargo and passengers. [1][2][note 1] Most aircraft were acquired from American, China …

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is an American trijet wide-body airliner manufactured by American manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (MDC) and later by Boeing. Following DC-10 development studies, the MD-11 program was launched on December 30, 1986. Assembly of the first prototype began on March 9, 1988.

Jan 2, 1991 · American Airlines Fleet of MD11 (History) - Aviation website for aircraft and airline information (flight, photo, travel, fleet listing, production list of Airbus Boeing Douglas Embraer Dash, ATR, Sukhoi, Saab...), plane photos for planespotters, flightlog …

Sep 26, 2021 · Developed from the earlier DC-10, its distinctive three-engine configuration helped it to stand out wherever it flew. While it promised a lot, the MD-11, particularly in its passenger configuration, failed to live up to expectations. This is the story of its rise and fall.

Feb 21, 1991 · American Airlines said Wednesday that it is "extremely unhappy" with its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 jetliner that was delivered to it on Feb. 1 and has delayed putting the aircraft in passenger...

Jan 18, 2023 · Air Europe (AE) In 1990, London Gatwick-based Air Europe (AE) became the launch customer for the Rolls-Royce Trent-powered McDonnell Douglas MD-11 when a firm order was placed for six examples and options on a further 12, with deliveries due to start in 1993.

The MD-11 family is sub-divided into passenger & freighter aircraft and those with PW & GE engines. The MD-11 was launched in 1986 as a replacement for the DC-10-30, and to provide airlines with higher capacity for growth on long-haul routes.

Dec 27, 2013 · MD-11 was reputed to be "expensive to maintain" and servicing the engine on the tail-fin was considered especially challenging. There are many articles on the Interwebs that go into the "poor" quality record of the MD-11.

Oct 11, 2019 · McDonnell Douglas MD-11 with registration - airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

Feb 1, 2007 · The MD11's range was (supposed to be) superior to the 767-300ERs that AA had purchased back in 1987. Ultimately, however, the "Death Star" (as the MD11 was lovingly called by crews) proved to be a complete technical and performance flop and frequently didn't meet its promised range or payload goals -- at least that was AA 's experience.