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All 14 victims identified after UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville airport
CNN reports: All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville.
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Vietnam Airlines has advanced certification for a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion of the Airbus A321-200, moving the carrier closer to introducing narrowbody freighter capability. The development signals renewed momentum behind A321 conversions to support regional cargo and logistics operations and airline fleet flexibility.
SF Airlines (O3) and UK logistics partner AIR ONE have launched dedicated Boeing 747-400(BDSF) freighter rotations linking Ezhou, China, with the UK, adding scheduled China–Europe main-deck capacity tailored to time-sensitive and heavy e‑commerce freight flows.
Lodd Autonomous has completed the first flight of Hili, the UAE’s first hybrid heavy‑cargo UAV, and begun flight trials in Abu Dhabi. Hili is designed as an autonomous middle‑mile eVTOL to replace trucks and short‑haul aircraft linking logistics hubs with distribution centres.
Titan Aviation Leasing has completed the sale of two Boeing 737-800SF freighters to ST Engineering; both aircraft remain on long-term lease to Georgian Airlines and ASL Airlines. ST Engineering reported S$9.1bn revenue for the first nine months of 2025, up 9% year-on-year.
Investigators probing the fatal 4 November UPS MD‑11F crash near Louisville are examining whether a left‑engine mount failure allowed the engine to separate during takeoff, a source says. The accident prompted MD‑11 groundings and, alongside a recent 747 freighter loss, has refocused attention on cargo‑fleet risk.
Magma Aviation announced at the Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi that it has joined TIACA, aligning with 500+ industry leaders to advance global air‑cargo standards and sustainability. The membership is intended to strengthen Magma’s industry networks and position it as a trusted global cargo partner.
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