


UPS Orders 19 767 Freighters From Boeing
On Tuesday, Boeing announced that UPS ordered another 19 767 factory freighters, continuing the model’s successful streak. But can it last? We have explained that the Boeing cargo throne is shaking, because of upcoming emissions regulations. But until now, the...
INCIDENT: UPS MD-11 Has Tail Strike During Go Around
A UPS crew flying an MD-11 freighter had a tail strike while attempting to land in Phoenix, Arizona. There were no reported injuries. The incident happened on Wednesday, the 11th of August. The UPS MD-11 crew were performing flight 5X-2876. This took them from...
INCIDENT: UPS 747 Returns For Landing With Engine Fire
A UPS Boeing 747 freighter had to return to its origin airport, after its crew faced an engine fire, that they were unable to extinguish in the air. The crew were performing UPS flight 5X-3 from Hong Kong (VHHH), China, to Dubai (OMDB) in the United Arab Emirates. But...