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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

FlightGlobal

ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

2026-04-29T04:41:09.331475-07:00

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SWISS A330 engine fire aborts takeoff in Delhi; 6 injured during runway evacuation

2026-04-26T13:22:07.234474-07:00

Associated Press

CityLink Cessna 208 Caravan crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard

2026-04-27T07:23:45.515769-07:00

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026 FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1 Australia’s ATSB says a Qantas Boeing 737-800 returned to Sydney after a loud bang from the right engine during the take-off roll on 8 November 2024 (QF520 to Brisbane). Investigators found the event stemmed from a turbine-blade crack and noted the failure occurred after V1, limiting abort options.

2026-04-29T04:41:09.331475-07:00

ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

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France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis France has restricted flights of its Airbus A400M following a deadly crash in Spain. With operational needs in Africa and Iraq, the French Air Force is expected to remain as the sole service flying the military transport plane for “essential operations.”

2026-04-28T13:34:25.392938-07:00

France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis

FlightGlobal

Malta Air probe into go-around after Boeing 737-800 operating limits exceeded in gusting conditions at Gothenburg Swedish investigators opened a probe into a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 go-around at Gothenburg after the aircraft exceeded its operating limits during gusting conditions. The report centers on why the go-around became a limit exceedance event and what controls should prevent recurrence.

2026-04-27T23:05:10.920546-07:00

Malta Air probe into go-around after Boeing 737-800 operating limits exceeded in gusting conditions at Gothenburg

Flying Magazine

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NTSB and FAA investigate Minnesota Beechcraft crash that killed North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy The FAA and NTSB are investigating an April 25 crash near Minneapolis in which a Beechcraft F33A Bonanza went down shortly after takeoff, hitting a public park at about 11:51 a.m. North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and the pilot were killed, authorities said.

2026-04-27T10:38:08.965347-07:00

NTSB and FAA investigate Minnesota Beechcraft crash that killed North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines regional jet evacuation after lavatory overflow sends toilet water down cabin aisle Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet operated by PSA Airlines were evacuated on Saturday after toilet water from an overflowing lavatory began flowing through the cabin while the aircraft was still at the gate, awaiting takeoff. The engineer later described extensive repairs required to address the damage.

2026-04-27T10:23:56.417403-07:00

American Airlines regional jet evacuation after lavatory overflow sends toilet water down cabin aisle

Associated Press

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CityLink Cessna 208 Caravan crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard A CityLink Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan crashed near Juba, South Sudan, after departing Yei. The aircraft lost contact/was reported down close to the city; authorities confirmed all 13 passengers and the pilot were killed (14 total).

2026-04-27T07:23:45.515769-07:00

CityLink Cessna 208 Caravan crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard

Vertical Mag

TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is warning that the danger of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) remains present for helicopter operations. The TSB’s caution follows findings from a West Coast Helicopters accident report highlighting how quickly crews can encounter IMC outside intended conditions.

2026-04-27T05:35:42.673696-07:00

TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

SWISS A330 engine fire aborts takeoff in Delhi; 6 injured during runway evacuation

CityLink Cessna 208 Caravan crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard

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