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thestandard.com.hk • Marco Lam

ACT Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-400 runs off runway into sea at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok, strikes ground vehicle; two workers missing

thestandard.com.hk reports: 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.

Also: Associated Press, Cargo Facts, Asian Aviation, World Airline News, One Mile at a Time, Aviation24, The Guardian, Times of India, Financial Express, South China Morning Post, ABC News, BBC and 9 more
2025-10-19T15:05:55.412567-07:00

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, 5:47 PM PDT

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Reuters

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.

2025-10-19T16:20:39.843422-07:00
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CBS News • Kris Van Cleave

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.

2025-10-19T11:46:45.664423-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines flight attendant arrested at DFW after alleged intoxication and assault on supervisor — police bodycam shows arrest

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Police bodycam footage reveals the arrest of an American Airlines flight attendant at DFW for being drunk and assaulting a supervisor.

Also: Aviation A2Z and View from the Wing
2025-10-19T11:46:40.338254-07:00
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Economic Times • ET Online

Air India to operate special flight from Milan to Delhi to repatriate passengers after technical cancellation

By Economic Times: Air India has scheduled an additional flight, AI138D, from Milan to Delhi on October 19 to assist passengers impacted by the cancellation of flight AI138 on October 17 due to a technical fault.

Also: ANI News Agency, Times of India and 3 more
2025-10-19T03:46:37.515902-07:00
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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

American Airlines Launches $350 Co‑Branded Credit Card with Premium Benefits for Business and Leisure Travelers

By Skift: American Airlines announced Sunday that it is launching a new mid-tier credit card that includes a slate of premium benefits.

Also: View from the Wing, The Points Guy, One Mile at a Time, Business Wire and 4 more
2025-10-19T08:02:40.401431-07:00