FAA certification was achieved on November 8, 1990 while the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) certified the MD-11 on October 17, 1991 after approximately 200 separate issues were resolved.
Sertifikasi FAA didapatkan pada November 8, 1990 sementara Otoritas Gabungan Penerbangan (JAA) Eropa mengeluarkan serfitikat MD-11 pada 17 Oktober 1991 setelah isu-isu diselesaikan.