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UPS has officially retired its remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters, bringing an end to the company’s operations with the three-engine aircraft following a fatal accident in November and the subsequent grounding of the fleet.

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has announced that Maersk Air Cargo has joined the organisation as its newest airline member, further strengthening ERA’s representation of Europe’s diverse and evolving aviation sector — including dedicated cargo operations.

Icelandair has confirmed plans to retire its three Boeing 767-300ER aircraft by 2026 — three years earlier than initially planned.

Airbus has issued an urgent safety bulletin to all A320 Family operators after new analysis revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt aircraft flight-control data under specific conditions. The discovery follows a recent operational event involving an A320-series jet, prompting the manufacturer to order precautionary measures across the global fleet.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods in recent history, with more than 360,000 flights expected to take to the skies during the Thanksgiving holiday travel window. According to the agency, this year marks the busiest Thanksgiving period in 15 years, reflecting the continued rebound and strength of U.S. air travel.