Long-range MD-11s shrink the globe for World Airways

1996-04-03T00:00:00

WORLD AIRWAYS has received two McDonnell Douglas (MDC) MD-11ERs, the first versions of the tri-jet capable of flying non-stop routes up to 13,300km (7,200nm). The MD-11ER has a maximum take-off weight of 285,990kg, some 2,270kg heavier than previous MD-11 limits. Most of the additional weight allowance is taken up with ...

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