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DHL 737 crashes short of Vilnius runway

Fear of Landing

The 31-year-old cargo aircraft, registered in Spain as EC-MFE, was operated by Swiftair on behalf of the German logistics group DHL for a routine cargo flight from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius, Lithuania. The flight departed normally from Leipzig Halle Airport at 02:08 UTC (03:08 local), operating as flight QY5690/BCS18D.

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Beijing, China: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

All slot times are confirmed in Zulu/UTC time. Universal Aviation China has locations at both ZBAA and ZBAD and has extensive experience handling wide-body aircraft for both charter and cargo operations, and we can help coordinate complex on- and off-airport logistics for cargo flights. Slots are valid -0/+30 mins.

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Mexico: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

While cargo flights are considered a charter, the associated permit process is complex and requires specifically licensed vendors. These airspace closures are usually between 1500-2200 UTC Monday-Friday but can vary depending upon military needs. Other route and flight level changes may be requested verbally by ATC.

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Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert a ‘midair collision’ (click photo for details)

World Airline News

June 21, 2025 Kalitta Air’s Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, registered N780CK, is part of a groundbreaking new chapter in large twin-engine cargo aircraft. The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 114 Heron de Havilland DH.106 27 Fokker F.28 28 Fokker 50 (F.27

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Transavia Netherlands takes delivery of a new Airbus A321neo in its original 1966 Transavia Holland livery to mark its 60th anniversary

World Airline News

June 21, 2025 Kalitta Air’s Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, registered N780CK, is part of a groundbreaking new chapter in large twin-engine cargo aircraft. The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 114 Heron de Havilland DH.106 27 Fokker F.28 28 Fokker 50 (F.27

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Coming Soon in Atlanta

World Airline News

Air China Cargo added a new cargo route on June 3 from Guangzhou to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Wizz Air has been facing significant issues with its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) engines, leading to widespread aircraft groundings. The problem stems from powder metal. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 27 Fokker F.28