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The US Department of Transport ( DOT) has issued a stark warning today that if the current federal government shutdown continues into next week, it may be forced to shut down parts of US airspace. As reported by ABC News, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the country’s airspace system is under immense strain, warning that this could result in mass chaos. At 35 days, the current shutdown is tied as the longest in the history of the United States. Lawmakers in Congress have been unable to pass legislation on the funding of the federal government. Duffy’s comments come as…

AAR Corp. acquired HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in cash, a move that expands the company’s aircraft maintenance network and advances its strategy to grow its repair and engineering segment. The deal makes AAR the owner of HAECO Americas’ facilities in Greensboro, N.C., and Lake City, Fla., according to a Nov. 3 […] source

Wizz Air is in the process of cutting down its order of 47 Airbus A321XLRs (Xtra Long Range) to just 10 to 15 examples. It is not reducing its orders for the A321, but is rather converting them to the shorter-ranged standard A321neo. Simple Flying previously reported that much of the decision was driven by Wizz Air’s exit from Abu Dhabi, shutting down Wizz Air Abu Dhabi in September. Now, Wizz Air’s Chief Commercial and Operations Officer, Michael Delehant, spoke with Simple Flying, affirming the Abu Dhabi exit was a driving factor, while also providing more context for the sharp…

Egypt’s air freight sector is entering a decisive decade of expansion. Though it represents less than 1% of the country’s total freight volume, it accounts for a large share of trade value and export competitiveness. Air cargo is central to Egypt’s Vision 2030 strategy, with the goal to transform the country into a multimodal logistics […] source

Despite earning a record revenue of $13.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025, American Airlines (AA) claimed a $114 million loss and is now moving to lay off middle management as well as other staff. Speculation is abound as the exact positions subject to cuts were not alluded to by AA. The airline did say that the majority of affected employees would be from the workforce of its Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters, according to WFAA 8 ABC News. Who AA Is Giving The Axe Credit: Shutterstock While the official statement references only management and limited staff cuts from departments not…

Heightened geopolitical tension over tariffs and trade created a great deal of uncertainty and market volatility this year, leading industry leaders to adjust routes and capacity. Heading into 2026, much of that volatility is expected to remain. This year, Cargo Facts highlights nineteen executives to watch in 2026 as the industry adjusts to structural changes […]The post 19 air cargo executives to watch in 2026 appeared first on Cargo Facts.source

Alaska Airlines’ roots trace back to 1932, when Linious “Mac” McGee and Harvey Barnhill began operating charter flights between Anchorage and Bristol Bay using a single three-seat Stinson aircraft. Despite its ambition, the small airline faced the constant challenge of serving a less populated and highly seasonal market. Around the same time, another operator, Star Air Service, was established in Anchorage by three pilots that were offering flight instruction and charters. The two companies eventually merged in 1934, forming the foundation for what would become Alaska Airlines. From its beginnings as a regional carrier serving remote Alaskan communities, the airline…

Lodd Autonomous will begin demonstration flights in Abu Dhabi of its hybrid VTOL aircraft for middle-mile delivery in the second quarter of 2026, Lodd’s CEO told Cargo Facts.  Testing will begin with two of Lodd’s Hili autonomous hybrid VTOL aircraft, with plans to add more aircraft once data from the first operational cycle is validated, Lodd Chief Executive Rashid Al Manai said.  The demo flights are part […] source

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 operated by UPS Airlines crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) on Tuesday. Flight data suggests the aircraft, bound for Honolulu, made impact south of the airfield at around 17:13 EST. Three crew members were onboard the aircraft. Several local agencies responded to the situation, as large clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky. The crash triggered a massive explosion, prompting the airport to shut down. Explosion Prompts Shelter-In-Place Order Credit: Flightradar24 Flightradar24…

Central Airlines is one aircraft away from removing all its 737 Classics after selling another of its 737-300Fs to Aircraft Finance Germany. The 1992-vintage unit 26854 ended service in September and arrived in Jakarta (CGK) at the end of October. Central plans to sell its remaining 737-300F (25998) and hopes to do so by yearend, […] source