MD-11 overhaul

Swissair Technical Services is performing its first McDonnell Douglas MD-11 major over haul at its Zurich base. The work includes increasing the aircraft's maximum take-off weight to 286,000kg, aerodynamic modifications, installation of lightweight, composite, cabin/ cargo-hold floor panels and replacement of wing engine-pylon upper-spar caps.

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