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Air China Cargo signs for six Airbus A350F — first A350F order in mainland China

Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six Airbus A350F freighters, becoming the first mainland China customer for the type. The deal, reported with options for four more frames, lifts the A350F's global order book to 74 aircraft.

2025-11-14T03:49:22.082269-08:00

CNN

All 14 victims identified after UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville airport

2025-11-12T16:17:52.366166-08:00

Airline Geeks

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

2025-11-04T15:17:43.981648-08:00

New York Times

UPS and FedEx Ground MD‑11 Freighters After Louisville Crash on Manufacturer’s Recommendation

2025-11-07T23:36:33.602416-08:00

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AINonline

SolitAir expands 737-800 freighter fleet as Global South trade surges UAE-based SolitAir is expanding its fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters to capture rising cargo demand tied to surging trade across the Global South. The fleet build-out aims to boost the operator's short- and medium-haul capacity from Gulf hubs and capitalise on expanding commercial flows.

2025-11-15T02:41:15.505636-08:00

SolitAir expands 737-800 freighter fleet as Global South trade surges

Vertical Mag

Lodd's Hili completes maiden Abu Dhabi flight, demonstrates in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop heavy‑lift capability Lodd Autonomous's Hili, the UAE's first hybrid heavy‑cargo eVTOL, completed its maiden flight in Abu Dhabi during early flight trials and demonstrated in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop operations. The autonomous platform is optimised for hub‑to‑distribution middle‑mile missions, enabling quick turnarounds and high‑frequency cargo rotations.

2025-11-14T11:59:28.211992-08:00

Lodd's Hili completes maiden Abu Dhabi flight, demonstrates in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop heavy‑lift capability

AeroTime

Samaritan's Purse retires last US‑registered DC‑8, adds Boeing 767 to relief fleet Samaritan’s Purse has retired the last US‑registered Douglas DC‑8 after a 57‑year run and dedicated a Boeing 767 to its international relief fleet, closing a long chapter in US civil aviation while refreshing its humanitarian airlift capability.

2025-11-14T06:59:41.528698-08:00

Samaritan's Purse retires last US‑registered DC‑8, adds Boeing 767 to relief fleet

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Air China Cargo signs for six Airbus A350F — first A350F order in mainland China Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six Airbus A350F freighters, becoming the first mainland China customer for the type. The deal, reported with options for four more frames, lifts the A350F's global order book to 74 aircraft.

2025-11-14T03:49:22.082269-08:00

Air China Cargo signs for six Airbus A350F — first A350F order in mainland China

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Vietnam Airlines advances A321-200 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) certification 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.

2025-11-13T15:35:03.745485-08:00

Vietnam Airlines advances A321-200 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) certification

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SF Airlines and AIR ONE begin dedicated B747-400(BDSF) freighter rotations between Ezhou and the UK 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.

2025-11-13T05:49:46.623357-08:00

SF Airlines and AIR ONE begin dedicated B747-400(BDSF) freighter rotations between Ezhou and the UK

Aviation Week

Abu Dhabi’s Lodd begins flight trials of Hili hybrid heavy‑cargo eVTOL for hub‑to‑distribution logistics 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.

2025-11-13T04:22:16.382255-08:00

Abu Dhabi’s Lodd begins flight trials of Hili hybrid heavy‑cargo eVTOL for hub‑to‑distribution logistics

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All 14 victims identified after UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville airport

2025-11-12T16:17:52.366166-08:00

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