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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…
Jet fuel spot prices in the United States in October rose year over year for the second consecutive month, after September prices ended fourteen months of declines. The monthly average spot price for U.S. Gulf Coast jet fuel in October was $2.15 per gallon, a 4.2% YoY increase, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). October’s monthly average was 6 cents higher than September’s monthly average, an increase of […] source
On the morning of October 16, 2025, a United Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles became the focus of an aviation mystery that left regulators, experts, and passengers stunned. While cruising at 36,000 feet, flight 1093 was struck by an object with enough force to crack the aircraft’s cockpit windshield and injure one of the pilots. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was forced to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. In the immediate aftermath, rumors circulated quickly. Was it space debris? A rogue drone? A bird? The truth, it appears, may be more down to earth. A…
Airwork has introduced the first AEI-converted 737-800SF to New Zealand as it begins transitioning to 737NG freighters. The 2000-vintage aircraft (27988, ex-Belavia) arrived in Auckland (AKL) today after completing its trans-Pacific ferry flight from the United States. It departed the Commercial Jet facility in Dothan, Ala. (DHN), on Nov. 4, making stops in San Bernardino, […] source
When it comes to the world of narrowbody/single-aisle aircraft, the two most popular aircraft families are the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320. While both aircraft types entered the commercial market decades ago, they have seen various upgrades and iterations over the years, which have enabled them to continue flying and remain operational today, with the latest variants, the 737 MAX and the A320neo. Though the MAX and neo aircraft dominate the short-haul market and are popular with operators all around the world, there are a few distinct differences between the two aircraft. These differences range from physical appearances (internal…