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Families sue UPS, Boeing and GE after Louisville MD‑11 engine separation that killed 14; lawyer alleges profits over safety

Families have filed wrongful‑death lawsuits after a UPS MD‑11 freighter's engine separated during takeoff from Louisville on Nov. 4, killing 14. Plaintiffs allege UPS prioritized profits over safety by continuing to fly older MD‑11s and have named Boeing and GE among the defendants.

2025-12-03T08:50:44.978030-08:00

Flying Magazine

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

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

Air Data News

Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work, targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 deliveries

2025-11-26T01:54:20.340818-08:00

FlightGlobal

China Airlines approves up to 18 widebodies — 5 A350‑1000s, 5 777‑9s and six 777 freighters; to sell four 747‑400Fs

2025-11-26T09:22:49.261032-08:00

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Flying Magazine

Wing and Walmart launch drone deliveries in Atlanta, promising sub‑5‑minute flights Wing and Walmart have launched commercial drone deliveries in Atlanta, deploying autonomous aircraft the company says will replace typical 20‑minute drives with flights averaging under five minutes. The rollout is a high‑visibility test of retail last‑mile aerial logistics and operational performance at scale.

2025-12-03T11:58:05.043999-08:00

Wing and Walmart launch drone deliveries in Atlanta, promising sub‑5‑minute flights

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Families sue UPS, Boeing and GE after Louisville MD‑11 engine separation that killed 14; lawyer alleges profits over safety Families have filed wrongful‑death lawsuits after a UPS MD‑11 freighter's engine separated during takeoff from Louisville on Nov. 4, killing 14. Plaintiffs allege UPS prioritized profits over safety by continuing to fly older MD‑11s and have named Boeing and GE among the defendants.

2025-12-03T08:50:44.978030-08:00

Families sue UPS, Boeing and GE after Louisville MD‑11 engine separation that killed 14; lawyer alleges profits over safety

enginecowl.com

Sun Country to open CVG operational base in early 2026 to support Amazon Air cargo and expand passenger network Sun Country Airlines will open an operational base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in early 2026 to support expanded cargo operations under its Amazon Air contract and to underpin planned growth of its scheduled passenger network. CVG was selected as a major Amazon Air hub.

2025-12-02T08:26:20.738347-08:00

Sun Country to open CVG operational base in early 2026 to support Amazon Air cargo and expand passenger network

The Loadstar

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Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo launch strategic cooperation to harmonise products, operations and IT Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo announced a strategic cooperation to align product portfolios, service offerings, shipment flows and operational processes on a shared IT platform while preserving separate brands. The initiative aims to generate commercial and operational synergies, simplify customer products and improve efficiency across the group’s cargo network.

2025-12-02T04:46:04.296193-08:00

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo launch strategic cooperation to harmonise products, operations and IT

ch-aviation

Aeroflot Group acquires eight freighters to harvest spare parts Aeroflot Group has acquired eight freighters to harvest spare parts, moving the aircraft into dismantling operations to bolster component availability for its passenger fleet and reduce maintenance lead times. The move underscores operators' reliance on asset cannibalization to manage parts inventories and preserve aircraft availability.

2025-12-01T20:27:31.074561-08:00

Aeroflot Group acquires eight freighters to harvest spare parts

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AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter to Hong Kong's Fly Meta Leasing AerCap delivered the first of three IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft to Hong Kong–based Fly Meta Leasing on 21 November. The remaining two aircraft are scheduled for delivery in Q2 and Q4 2026, completing a three‑aircraft lease package for the ACMI/CMI provider.

2025-12-01T01:26:46.765427-08:00

AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter to Hong Kong's Fly Meta Leasing

ANI News Agency

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF completes Colombo evacuation, airlifts ~9 tonnes of trauma and medical aid after Cyclone Ditwah Under Operation Sagar Bandhu the Indian Air Force evacuated the final group of stranded Indian passengers from Colombo's Bandaranaike airport and airlifted 9 tonnes of trauma and medical supplies including BHISHM trauma cubes. The IAF also delivered NDRF teams and equipment as Indonesia and Sri Lanka deployed warships and helicopters.

2025-11-30T10:33:23.058928-08:00

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF completes Colombo evacuation, airlifts ~9 tonnes of trauma and medical aid after Cyclone Ditwah

cargoforwarder.eu

Fraport and Shanghai Pudong sign MoU to deepen cargo cooperation and streamline regulatory processes Fraport AG and Shanghai Pudong Airport signed a memorandum of understanding in Shanghai to expand their cargo partnership, broaden cooperation across their airport communities, streamline regulatory processes, and jointly develop market opportunities. The pact aims to deepen operational ties and boost bilateral freight flows.

2025-11-30T06:21:26.019678-08:00

Fraport and Shanghai Pudong sign MoU to deepen cargo cooperation and streamline regulatory processes

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