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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 8:37 am
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In a nutshell: The MD-11s did not deliver on their performance and efficiency promises. The 777-200IGW is capable of flying farther, with more freight and more efficiently than the MD-11s. AA flew its MD-11s for a few years before selling them to FedEx.
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