Airports   Accident  
Airline Geeks • Ryan Ewing

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

Airline Geeks reports: The FAA confirmed the accident. Three crew members were on the aircraft, UPS said.

Also: Associated Press, Air Data News, Reuters, Cargo Facts, GlobalAir.com, Aviation24, Simple Flying, South China Morning Post, NBC News, Los Angeles Times, The Independent, Sky News and 24 more
2025-11-04T15:17:43.981648-08:00

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 4:12 PM PST

2025-11-04T16:12:53.779013-08:00 2025-11-04T16:12:53.779013-08:00 (2025-11-04T16:12:53.779013-08:00)

M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Aviation Week • Adrian Schofield

Australia, Air T Reach Rescue Deal for Regional Express (Rex)

By Aviation Week: The Australian government has revealed the terms of the deal that will see U.S. company Air T take over bankrupt regional carrier Rex.

Also: ch-aviation, Australian Aviation and 3 more
2025-11-04T05:30:59.775751-08:00
SAF   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

British Airways seeks ‘double-whammy win’ from targeted SAF use to prevent contrail formation

By FlightGlobal: Flight tests to demonstrate the effectiveness of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help prevent contrail formation on certain routes will kick off in early 2026 through a new UK-backed project involving Rolls-Royce and British Airways.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl, Rolls Royce and aeromorning.com
2025-11-04T13:54:44.851841-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Reuters • Anshuman Tripathy

Boeing union says senate members urge CEO Ortberg to negotiate in good faith

By Reuters: The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said on Tuesday that five members of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement with the striking members.

Also: IAM Union and ksdk.com
2025-11-04T12:59:19.013383-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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politico.eu • Jordyn Dahl

Brussels Zaventem temporarily closed; incoming flights diverted to Liège after drone sighting

By politico.eu: The sighting diverted incoming fights to Liège and halted all departing flights.

Also: Aviation24, Euronews, Aviation24 and aa.com.tr
2025-11-04T12:32:28.633548-08:00
ATC   North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA halts traffic at Reagan National after reported threat against United Airlines plane

By Reuters: Operations resumed at Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday after a brief halt due to a bomb threat against a United Airlines plane.

Also: Simple Flying, AeroTime, Aviation Source, Live and Let's Fly, The Independent, Newsweek and 7 more
2025-11-04T09:56:16.429982-08:00