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On this week’s AvTalk episode 346, we discuss the substantial order book from this week’s Dubai Airshow and we’re joined by @theupfront.media’s @thatjohn.bsky.social for a celebration of the Airbus A340-600. www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-...
A340 in Longer Larger Farther livery Iberia A340-600 in reverse thrust on a wet runway Etihad A340-600 in special Formula 1 livery A340-600 demo aircraft demoing aircraftness.
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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The NTSB today also released its preliminary report on the midair collision between a United Airlines 737-8 MAX and what is believed to be a WindBorne GSP weather balloon. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...
Photos from the NTSB preliminary report of the United Airlines 737’s windscreen, inside and out. The right side windscreen is significantly damaged.
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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The NTSB has released its preliminary report on the crash of UPS flight 2976, finding fatigue cracks in multiple places on the engine pylon that separated from the MD-11’s left wing during takeoff. Read the full report: www.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-...
Six image sequence showing the separation of the engine pylon and engine from the UPS MD-11’s left wing on take off from Louisville.
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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We’re onboard Swiss’ inaugural A350 long-haul flight this evening. Follow along at www.flightradar24.com/SWR52/3d2fa672 and stay tuned to our YouTube channel this weekend for a full wrap up of the trip: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcG...
A view of Swiss’ ‘Wanderlust’ A350 out the terminal window. The Swiss A350 business class seat with a pillow and blanket on the seat and small amenity kit on the side table. A close up view of the inflight menu book on Swiss’ A350. Flightradar24 map of LX52 from Zurich to Boston
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Two Super Guppy flights in one day makes this a Super Duper Guppy. www.flightradar24.com/N941NA/3d259...

Bonus: the empty inside of the Super Guppy and the aircraft’s hinged opening
Super Guppy flight path around El Paso Photo of Super Guppy, a modified transport aircraft that has a large, bulbous cargo hold. Inside the Super Guppy Forward area including the flight deck and nose gear hinged open to load cargo.
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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NASA’s Super Guppy is flying for the first time since July 2024. The aircraft is often used to carry spacecraft and satellite components between NASA facilities. www.flightradar24.com/N941NA/3d243...
Super Guppy flight path near El Paso, Texas.
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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With a registration like this, one assumes they have a quality inflight entertainment selection. www.flightradar24.com/MOVIE/3d2273b0
Gulfstream G-650 M-OVIE flying eastbound over the Atlantic
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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The FAA now says that required cancellations at the 40 major airports across the US will be reduced to 3% (from 6%) beginning tomorrow, as staffing triggers at air traffic control facilities have seen a “rapid decline.” www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...
Map showing the location of the 40 “high impact” airports that are subject to the cancellation order.
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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We shipped Gabe off to Malta and told him to make it Amsterdam in two days. The catch? Flightradar24 users got to pick his flights and the more miserable the trip overall, the more chances to win free subscriptions. See how well Gabe survived: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLW8...
"You picked my flights!" overlaid on a photo of Gabe standing in front of an engine with Boarding passes scattered around the image.
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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On this week’s AvTalk, flight cuts and ATC staffing problems in the US, updates on the UPS crash in Louisville and the grounding of MD-11s, and a startling report from the ATSB on two flights in Melbourne passing just meters over construction workers.
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ATSB image of A330 passing 7 meters above construction on the Melbourne runway ATSB image of 787 passing 5 meters above construction on the Melbourne runway
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Our mid-week look at global air traffic with nearly 20,000 flights being tracked on all 7 continents. Plenty of interesting flights today, which are you following?
19,600 flights shown on the Flightradar24 map.
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The Boeing #777X is on its way to the #DubaiAirShow. The 777-9 has become an air show favorite for its impressive flying display. Follow the flight to Dubai at www.flightradar24.com/BOE001/3d0f8...
BOE001 flight path from Seattle to Dubai 777-9 performing a high bank turn 777X performing at the Paris Air Show 777-9 performing a high angle climb
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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One pilot in Canada took to the skies for a #RemembranceDay tribute. Dimitri Neonakis has a history of special sky art in Canada, most recently a flight path supporting the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. See www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf... for playback of this flight and others.
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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SKIER41 headed south from McMurdo Station bringing supplies and scientists to outstations. www.flightradar24.com/SKIER41/3d0c...
Flight path of SKIER41, a C130, flying south from McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Earlier today, Condor sent its final 757 to the scrapper. Last week, we joined the airline for a special farewell flight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHKM...
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The FAA Operations Plan that goes into effect at 2300Z has fewer staffing triggers than last night’s, but poor weather in the eastern half of the country is making operations more difficult. See our live disruption map for details: www.flightradar24.com/data/airport...
EVENT TIME: 09/2300 - AND LATER L452 HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE OCEANIC ROUTE CLOSURES AND EXTENDED UNTIL 0200Z. THE ZBW_VIA_SYR_ESCAPE AND THE FLORIDA_TO_NE_1_MODIFIED HAVE BOTH BEEN PUBLISHED DUE TO STAFFING. LGA WENT INTO GROUND STOP AND CAME OUT OF THE STOP INTO A REVISED PROGRAM. THE BLUE ORIGIN ROCKET LAUNCH HAS SCRUBBED FOR THIS EVENING WITH THE NEXT LAUNCH OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW. THE ASSOCIATED ROUTE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. EWR IS IN GROUND STOP UNTIL 2315Z. ____________________________________________________________________ STAFFING TRIGGER(S): UNTIL 0200 -ZNY AREA E (OCEAN AREA) UNTIL 0200 -DCA ATCT UNTIL 0230 -BNA OPERATIONS UNTIL 0300 -ZDC AREA 6 UNTIL 0330 -A80 OPERATIONS UNTIL 0330 -N90 LIBERTY AREA UNTIL 0400 -ZDC AREA 4 UNTIL 0400 -ZJX SOUTH AREA UNTIL 0400 -ZJX CENTRAL AREA UNTIL 0400 -DFW ATCT UNTIL 0400 -ORD ATCT UNTIL 0500 -F11 TRACON UNTIL 0500 -ZFW BYP UNTIL 0530 -NCT AREA C UNTIL 0600 -C90 TRACON UNTIL 0600 -SCT SAN AREA UNTIL 0600 -AUS OPERATIONS UNTIL 0600 -ZAB SOUTHWEST AREA UNTIL 0800 -PHX ATCT TERMINAL CONSTRAINTS: BOS/N90 - LOW CIGS, WIND PHL - LOW CIGS CENTRAL/SOUTH FL - VCTS/LOW CIGS DTW/C90/MSP - SNOW, LOW CIGS/VIS IAH - WIND SAN - LOW CIGS TERMINAL ACTIVE: UNTIL 2315 -EWR GROUND STOP UNTIL 0159 -CYUL GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0259 -MCO GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0359 -DFW GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0459 -HPN GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0459 -DCA GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0459 -AUS GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0559 -CYYZ GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0559 -JFK GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0629 -SAN GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0659 -ORD GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0659 -BNA GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0659 -LGA GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0759 -EWR GROUND DELAY PROGRAM UNTIL 0759 -PHX GROUND DELAY PROGRAM TERMINAL PLANNED: UNTIL 0300 -BOS GROUND STOP/DELAY PROGRAM POSSIBLE UNTIL 0300 -PHL GROUND STOP/DELAY PROGRAM POSSIBLE UNTIL 0300 -MCO GROUND STOP/DELAY PROGRAM POSSIBLE Flightradar24’s North American departures disruption map showing many red pins on the map denoting high delays.
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Current disruptions across North America — a rough day for flying throughout the US, but especially in the eastern half of the country. Weather and ATC staffing issues contributing to today’s delays.
Flightradar24 disruption map focused on North America. Rank Flightradar24 disruption index Canceled flights Delayed flights Average delay Name Country 1. 5.0 19 | 37% 30 | 58% 106 min New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) UNITED STATES flag 2. 5.0 14 | 20% 46 | 65% 79 min New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) UNITED STATES flag 3. 5.0 1 | 20% 3 | 60% 65 min Toronto City Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) CANADA flag 4. 5.0 4 | 7% 43 | 78% 67 min Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) UNITED STATES flag 5. 5.0 6 | 9% 51 | 75% 68 min Orlando International Airport (MCO) UNITED STATES flag 6. 5.0 21 | 14% 119 | 78% 54 min Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) UNITED STATES flag 7. 5.0 6 | 14% 30 | 71% 58 min Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) CANADA flag 8. 5.0 1 | 20% 4 | 80% 68 min Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) UNITED STATES flag 9. 5.0 1 | 6% 12 | 75% 64 min Indianapolis International Airport (IND) UNITED STATES flag 10. 4.7 1 | 2% 38 | 93% 55 min San Diego International Airport (SAN) UNITED STATES flag
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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In the FAA operations plan that went into effect at 2300 UTC, there are 37 separate staffing triggers. Staffing triggers activate when too few controllers are available for that area and require traffic modifications either through reroutes or arrival/departure rate reductions.
EVENT TIME: 08/2300 - AND LATER ____________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL STAFFING TRIGGERS ISSUED. MULTIPLE DIVERSION RECOVERIES HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED DUE TO STAFFING TRIGGERS. DFW BOOVE MODIFIED REROUTE, FCA033:ZFW62_AVOIDANCE REROUTE, PHLYER_WEST_PARTIAL ESCAPE ROUTE AND PHX_NO_J92_PARTIAL ISSUED FOR STAFFING TRIGGERS. EWR TRANSITIONED OUT OF THE GROUND STOP INTO A REVISED GROUND DELAY PROGRAM. HOU WENT INTO A GROUND STOP AND THEN TRANSITIONED INTO A GROUND DELAY PROGRAM DUE TO STAFFING TRIGGERS. THE DFW GROUND DELAY PROGRAM WAS REVISED DOWN AND EXTENDED DUE TO STAFFING TRIGGERS. L453, L455 AND L456 CLOSED DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 0000Z. ____________________________________________________________________ STAFFING TRIGGER(S): UNTIL 2300 -ZHU AUSTIN AREA UNTIL 2300 -MSY ATCT UNTIL 0000 -EWR TOWER UNTIL 0100 -ZFW JEN AREA UNTIL 0200 -ZNY AREA E UNTIL 0200 -ZOB AREA 2 UNTIL 0200 -PHL AREA C UNTIL 0200 -D21 TRACON UNTIL 0200 -SAT ATCT UNTIL 0230 -BNA TRACON UNTIL 0300 -DTW TOWER 2230- 0300 -ZID AREA 2 2230- 0315 -ZID AREA 3 UNTIL 0300 -ZBW AREA E UNTIL 0330 -A80 TRACON UNTIL 0330 -ZJX GULF AREA UNTIL 0330 -ZJX EAST AREA UNTIL 0330 -ZJX CENTRAL AREA UNTIL 0400 -ZNY AREA A UNTIL 0400 -ZNY AREA C UNTIL 0400 -ZOB AREA 4 UNTIL 0400 -DFW ATCT UNTIL 0430 -ZJX NORTH AREA UNTIL 0430 -ZJX SOUTH AREA 2330- 0430 -ZMP AREA 5 UNTIL 0500 -ZDC METRO SOUTH 2 AREA 2230- 0500 -ZDC PHILLY 4 AREA UNTIL 0500 -ZDC CLT-ATL 5 AREA UNTIL 0500 -ZTL AREA 4 2330- 0500 -ZAU NORTHWEST AREA 2330- 0500 -ZAU SOUTHEAST AREA UNTIL 0500 -I90 TRACON UNTIL 0600 -C90 TRACON UNTIL 0600 -L30 TRACON UNTIL 0600 -SCT EMPIRE AREA UNTIL 0600 -ZAB NORTHWEST AREA UNTIL 0800 -SFO TRACON
November 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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The FAA has just issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for MD-11 aircraft requiring aircraft inspections and any applicable corrective actions before further flight.
AD #: 2025-23-51 Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-23-51 is sent to owners and operators of The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. Background This emergency AD was prompted by an accident where the left-hand engine and pylon detached from the airplane during takeoff. The cause of the detachment is currently under investigation. This condition could result in loss of continued safe flight and landing. FAA’s Determination The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD prohibits further flight until the airplane is inspected and all applicable corrective actions are performed using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA.
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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This is the FAA operations plan that just went into place as of 1900 UTC. A growing list of staffing triggers throughout the day and airspace flow programs are in place.
Overview of national airspace system status. FAA operations plan effective as of 1900Z.
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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It’s 737 Plinko.
November 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Boeing recommends MD-11s suspend operations “while additional engineering analysis is performed,” as the investigation into the crash of #5X2976 continues. The recommendation affects 54 active MD-11s across 3 airlines. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...
FedEx MD-11 departing Anchorage UPS MD-11 departing Anchorage Western Global MD-11 in Taipei
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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FedEx now confirms it is also grounding its MD-11 fleet. There are currently two (2) airborne FedEx MD-11s. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3d...
Flight paths of two remaining airborne FedEx MD-11s Safety is our highest priority at FedEx. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to immediately ground our MD-11 fleet as we conduct a thorough safety review based on the recommendation of the manufacturer. We are immediately implementing contingency plans within our integrated air-ground network to minimize disruptions. Our teams are focused on delivering the highest standards of safety and service for our customers and team members.
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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❗️UPS is grounding its MD-11(F) fleet with immediate effect at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer.

There are currently 26 MD-11s in the UPS fleet of 294 total aircraft. www.flightradar24.com/data/airline...
Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety, we have made the decision to temporarily ground our MD-11 fleet. MD-11s are approximately 9% of the UPS Airlines fleet. The grounding is effective immediately. We made this decision proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our employees and the communities we serve. Contingency plans are in place to ensure we can continue to deliver the reliable service our customers around the world count on. List of UPS MD-11 aircraft from the Flightradar24 fleet list.
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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The latest FAA operations plan comes into effect at the top of the hour.

“SEVERAL MORE STAFFING TRIGGERS HAVE BEEN ADDED SINCE THE LAST PLAN.”
FAA operations plane for 2300Z. Included in the operations plan are the following STAFFING TRIGGER(S): 2345 0200 -PHL AREA C UNTIL 0200 -ZJX SOUTH AREA UNTIL 0300 -DCA ATCT UNTIL 0400 -ZOB AREA 4 UNTIL 0400 -F11 TRACON UNTIL 0400 -ZHU AUSTIN AREA 0000 0500 -ZDC BIG APPLE AREA UNTIL 0500 -I90 TRACON UNTIL 0500 -ZAB SOUTHEAST AREA UNTIL 0330 -A80 TRACON 0000 0400 -TPA ATCT 2330 0430 -ZFW CEDAR CREEL AREA UNTIL 0600 -C90 TRACON UNTIL 0600 -SCT COASTAL AREA UNTIL 0700 -P50 TRACON 0000 0800 -SFO ATCT UNTIL 0800 -L30 TRACON 1045 1200 -BUR ATCT
November 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM