Boeing flies first MD-10 freighter

1999-04-21T00:00:00

The first FedEx McDonnell Douglas DC-10 modified by Boeing to MD-10 specification made its first flight from Long Beach on 14 April. Modifications include a two-crew advanced common flightdeck, based on the MD-11 deck. Passenger versions of the DC-10 are being converted to freighters. Two other MD-10s will join the ...

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