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UPS’ fleet of twenty-six MD-11Fs is parked at sixteen locations after the company temporarily grounded the type as the NTSB continues its investigation into the fatal crash of UPS flight 2976 on Nov. 4. UPS decided to ground the type, representing approximately 9% of the UPS Airlines fleet, out of an abundance of caution and […] source
Qantas has announced a new economy class seating product called “Economy Plus,” set to launch early next year on its short-haul network. Offering passengers extra legroom and other priority perks, the Australian carrier will introduce Economy Plus across its Airbus A220, Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737-800 fleet. Slated to debut in February 2026, Economy Plus will be sold as a paid upgrade bundle or a complementary upgrade for elite Qantas frequent flyers. Newly delivered A220 and A321XLR will come with the new configuration, while Boeing 737-800 refits will begin in December. Introducing Qantas Economy Plus Credit: Qantas Passengers across Qantas’ domestic…
This is a follow-up report to the crash of UPS Flight 2976. Our original report was published as breaking news on November 4, 2025. UPS Airlines abruptly grounded its entire fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11s on Friday. The decision, which the company says was made “in the interest of safety,” comes just three days after flight 2976 tragically crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Early Saturday, American cargo carrier rival FedEx Express announced it was also grounding its MD-11 fleet. The airline is the largest operator of the aircraft type, with 29 in its fleet, while UPS operates 27.…
Just two of the United States’ “big three” air carriers still host the Boeing 777-300ER on their flightlines: United Airlines and American Airlines. The iconic widebody twinjet is a staple of long-haul aviation and a trailblazer of ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operation Performance Standards). Delta Air Lines liquidated its fleet of “triple-sevens,” as the 777 is known, and chose to favor the Airbus A330 and A350 instead. The two enormous carriers have roughly the same number of airframes in their inventory as well, with American owning 20 and United having 22, per Planespotters.net data publicly available. The question is, which one…
U.S. officials warned that the number of flight cancellations may need to double if the government shutdown drags out and air traffic controller staffing shortages worsen, potentially escalating travel disruptions as the country heads into one of its busiest travel seasons. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Fox News today that regulators will continue […] source
On November 6th, Australian carrier Qantas put out a post on social media announcing that its first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) is now on the final assembly line in Toulouse! Accompanying the announcement was video showing the aircraft being put together. As highlighted by the carrier, it’s a significant step in Project Sunrise, which will link Australia’s east coast with London and New York. source
Diogo Elias, chief executive of Avianca Cargo, will join Cargo Facts LATAM 2026 for the panel discussion ‘Outlook for the Latin American freighter market’ on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 9:15 a.m. (GMT -6). The fourth annual Cargo Facts LATAM conference will take place Feb. 10-12, 2026, at the Marquis Reforma in Mexico City, assembling decision-makers, global executives and leaders to share insights and analyze the latest market trends, air cargo developments and their potential impact in Latin America. View the full 2026 event agenda. Elias was named CEO in May. He had several cargo managements positions over his ten years…
The investigation into the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976 on Tuesday evening is focusing on the fiery history of the CF6 turbofan engine equipped on the ill-fated freighter jet. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F that went down just after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) was powered by three of the General Electric jet engines. The National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) investigation revealed that four other aircraft have experienced uncontained failures with the GE CF6 turbine just at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), according to NBC 5 Chicago News. Today, the CF6 is the most popular turbofan engine for…
UPS has temporarily grounded its fleet of twenty-six MD-11Fs as the NTSB continues its investigation into the fatal crash of UPS flight 2976 on Nov. 4. UPS decided to ground the type, representing approximately 9% of the UPS Airlines fleet, out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety, effective immediately, the […] source
Drone footage released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has shown just how destructive UPS Flight 2976 was upon impact, as it came to an abrupt end while attempting to depart from Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) on November 4. The flight, operated by a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, is believed to have suffered engine separation during takeoff, which resulted in it crashing into the industrial area near the end of the runway. This incident, which killed the three crew members onboard and a further 11 innocent victims who were working near the crash site, is the deadliest in history…