

Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, 8:44 PM PDT
2025-10-19T20:44:54.912356-07:00 2025-10-19T20:44:54.912356-07:00 (2025-10-19T20:44:54.912356-07:00)

ACT Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-400 runs off runway into sea at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok, strikes ground vehicle; two workers missing
By thestandard.com.hk: A cargo plane arriving from Dubai ran off the runway and tumbled into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, crashing into a ground-service vehicle and leaving two ground workers dead.

Sojitz Orders Bombardier Global 6500 and Global 8000 for New Shared-Use Fleet
By ch-aviation: Sojitz Corporation has placed an order with Bombardier Business Aircraft for one Global 6500 and one Global 8000. The aircraft will be deployed under a new “share...

Korean Air–Asiana merger fallout sparks disputes over routes and slots
By ch-aviation: Access the article “Korean Air-Asiana merger fallout stirs route disputes” and more exclusive aviation news. Subscribe now!.

Asia‑Pacific airlines maintain strong aircraft order activity despite slowing traffic growth
By Aviation Week: Several major aircraft order deals are on the radar for airlines in the Asia-Pacific region.

FAA: Air traffic control staffing shortages amid U.S. government shutdown causing delays at Dallas, Chicago and Newark
By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration said late Sunday that air traffic control staffing issues were delaying travel at airports in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark as a U.S.

Thailand regulator to lift aircraft age limits — implications for carriers, lessors and safety oversight
By ch-aviation: Access the article “Thai regulator plans to lift aircraft age limits” and more exclusive aviation news. Subscribe now!.

United Airlines flight diverts to Salt Lake City after pilots discover crack in windshield layer
By CBS News: A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City last week after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield.