Airports Accident

Airline Geeks • Ryan Ewing

A UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11F has crashed near Louisville, Kentucky, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday evening

Airline Geeks reports: Three crew members were on the aircraft, UPS said.

Reuters

UPS cargo plane crashes after takeoff from Louisville en route to Honolulu; injuries reported

FreightWaves • Eric Kulisch

UPS cargo jet crashes during takeoff at Louisville International Airport; emergency crews responding

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Aviation Week • Adrian Schofield

Australia, Air T Reach Rescue Deal for Regional Express (Rex)

By Aviation Week: The Australian government has revealed the terms of the deal that will see U.S. company Air T take over bankrupt regional carrier Rex.

Aviation Source

Australian government to restructure Rex debt to back Air T takeover

CAPA

Australian government to assume Rex Airlines' debt to back Air T's proposed acquisition

Also: ch-aviation, Australian Aviation and 4 more

2025-11-04T05:30:59.775751-08:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

China Cargo Airlines to buy two leased freighters for $155mn

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on China Cargo Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

2025-11-04T17:37:39.040207-08:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends

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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

Air New Zealand hit by unexpected aircraft lease and engine costs, weighing on profitability

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2025-11-04T14:43:27.286544-08:00

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Reuters • Anshuman Tripathy

Boeing union says senate members urge CEO Ortberg to negotiate in good faith

By Reuters: The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said on Tuesday that five members of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement with the striking members.

Also: IAM Union and ksdk.com

2025-11-04T12:59:19.013383-08:00

SAF Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

British Airways seeks ‘double-whammy win’ from targeted SAF use to prevent contrail formation

By FlightGlobal: Flight tests to demonstrate the effectiveness of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help prevent contrail formation on certain routes will kick off in early 2026 through a new UK-backed project involving Rolls-Royce and British Airways.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl, Rolls Royce and aeromorning.com

2025-11-04T13:54:44.851841-08:00

ATC North America Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation

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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA halts traffic at Reagan National after reported threat against United Airlines plane

By Reuters: Operations resumed at Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday after a brief halt due to a bomb threat against a United Airlines plane.