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NTSB preliminary report: fatigue cracks in pylon caused UPS MD‑11F left‑engine separation, killing 14

The NTSB's preliminary report finds fatigue cracks in pylon‑mount components that secured the left engine on the UPS MD‑11F that crashed after takeoff from Louisville on Nov. 4, causing the engine to detach and vault over the airframe; the accident killed 14.

2025-11-20T09:00:13.154022-08:00

Airbus

Silk Way West doubles A350F commitment to four with firm order for two at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-19T00:19:51.619168-08:00

aircanada.com

Air Canada and Emirates extend and expand codeshare, loyalty and cargo partnership through 2032

2025-11-19T03:14:51.028793-08:00

Reuters

AAIA preliminary: ACT Airlines 747‑400F runway excursion in Hong Kong linked to asymmetric thrust

2025-11-18T20:04:23.407118-08:00

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Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD at Dubai Airshow to trial autonomous VTOL cargo drones through 2027 At Dubai Airshow 2025 Emirates SkyCargo and Abu Dhabi’s LODD Autonomous signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore and trial autonomous VTOL cargo drones through 2027, aiming to validate feasibility, regulatory approvals and live demonstrations for drone‑powered middle‑mile delivery across Emirates’ global cargo network.

2025-11-20T22:08:11.013856-08:00

Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD at Dubai Airshow to trial autonomous VTOL cargo drones through 2027

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France’s CMA CGM expects first A350F delivery in 2027 France’s shipping group CMA CGM expects to receive its first Airbus A350F freighter in 2027. The anticipated delivery represents an important step in the company’s push to expand dedicated, long‑haul cargo capacity using a next‑generation widebody freighter as global air freight demand evolves.

2025-11-20T09:00:43.595078-08:00

France’s CMA CGM expects first A350F delivery in 2027

Flying Magazine

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NTSB preliminary report: fatigue cracks in pylon caused UPS MD‑11F left‑engine separation, killing 14 The NTSB's preliminary report finds fatigue cracks in pylon‑mount components that secured the left engine on the UPS MD‑11F that crashed after takeoff from Louisville on Nov. 4, causing the engine to detach and vault over the airframe; the accident killed 14.

2025-11-20T09:00:13.154022-08:00

NTSB preliminary report: fatigue cracks in pylon caused UPS MD‑11F left‑engine separation, killing 14

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Cathay Cargo warns US tariff shifts are weakening e‑commerce air‑cargo flows Cathay Cargo says recent U.S. tariff changes are weakening e‑commerce air‑cargo flows, eroding demand that has supported parcel and express services. The carrier warns the shift is altering cargo volumes across its network and putting pressure on capacity utilisation and revenue for freighter and bellyhold operations.

2025-11-19T16:27:43.427313-08:00

Cathay Cargo warns US tariff shifts are weakening e‑commerce air‑cargo flows

Aviation Week

Maximus Air partners with Radia to support development of "world's largest" outsize cargo aircraft Maximus Air will partner with Colorado startup Radia to support development of what Radia describes as the world’s largest outsize cargo aircraft. The operator’s involvement provides direct industry support to advance the program and its potential oversized‑freight operational concept.

2025-11-19T08:53:16.919568-08:00

Maximus Air partners with Radia to support development of "world's largest" outsize cargo aircraft

FlightGlobal

Ex‑FedEx veteran Hamdi Osman returns to air cargo with SolitAir Former FedEx executive Hamdi Osman has relaunched his career in air cargo with SolitAir, calling the move “Hamdi 3.0.” Osman retired after a 34‑year FedEx career and, 12 years later, has rejoined the industry to provide senior operational leadership.

2025-11-19T04:09:54.843860-08:00

Ex‑FedEx veteran Hamdi Osman returns to air cargo with SolitAir

aircanada.com

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Air Canada and Emirates extend and expand codeshare, loyalty and cargo partnership through 2032 Air Canada and Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding at the Dubai Airshow to extend and expand their reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership through December 31, 2032. The multi‑year agreement adds new codeshare routes and deepens cooperation on cargo to boost connectivity via Dubai.

2025-11-19T03:14:51.028793-08:00

Air Canada and Emirates extend and expand codeshare, loyalty and cargo partnership through 2032

Airbus

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Silk Way West doubles A350F commitment to four with firm order for two at Dubai Airshow Silk Way West Airlines has firmed an order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters at the Dubai Airshow, doubling its commitment to four A350Fs. The Baku-based cargo carrier says the quartet will form the backbone of its fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

2025-11-19T00:19:51.619168-08:00

Silk Way West doubles A350F commitment to four with firm order for two at Dubai Airshow

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