NTSB   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

NTSB to hold May 19–20 investigative hearing on UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

The NTSB will conduct a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of a UPS MD-11F shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The three crewmembers were killed, with 11 fatalities and 23 injuries on the ground; the investigation continues following FAA MD-11F grounding.

Also: NTSB and NTSB
2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines  
ch-aviation

US’s JetBlue Airways could go bankrupt in 2026

By ch-aviation: David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK), among other airlines, has said that JetBlue is at risk of going bankrupt in 2026 due to sky-high jet fuel prices....

Also: Simple Flying, One Mile at a Time and Simple Flying
2026-04-16T12:15:50.650741-07:00
LATAM   PaxEx   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus   Airlines  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

LATAM unveils A321XLR seats and targets long-haul flying with narrowbody jets

By Air Data News: LATAM Airlines has revealed a preview of the cabin for its future Airbus A321XLR jets, a single-aisle aircraft that will be used on longer routes, including transoceanic services currently operated by larger aircraft.

2026-04-16T11:56:09.307434-07:00
777X   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Boeing  
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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

No FAA decision by May 1 on extending 777F Classic production

By Leeham News: By Scott Hamilton April 16, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing won’t get a decision from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by May 1 on its request to exempt the 777F Classic freighter from an international rule that means..

Also: Leeham News
2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing  
Aviacionline • Gustavo Roe

National Airlines incorpora su primer Boeing 777F y abandona el 747-400F

By Aviacionline: National Airlines incorpora su primer Boeing 777F y abandona el 747-400F La aerolínea incorpora su primer Boeing 777F, en línea con la tendencia global de reemplazo de cuatrimotores por bimotores más eficientes.

2026-04-16T11:09:38.325081-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines   Embraer   KLM  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

KLM begins returning grounded E195-E2 jets to service after engine shortages

By Air Data News: KLM Cityhopper has started returning part of its Embraer E195-E2 fleet to service after engine availability issues forced the temporary grounding of several aircraft in 2024.

2026-04-16T09:57:54.243048-07:00