BREAKING: DOT and FAA freeze U.S. scheduled flight capacity cuts at 6% citing "a rapid decline in controller callouts." "Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe." Revised order: www.faa.gov/newsroom/Eme...

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?

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...

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.

SKIER41 headed south from McMurdo Station bringing supplies and scientists to outstations. www.flightradar24.com/SKIER41/3d0c...

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...

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...

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.

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.

The FAA has just issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for MD-11 aircraft requiring aircraft inspections and any applicable corrective actions before further flight.

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.

It’s 737 Plinko.

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...

❗️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...

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.”

NTSB #5X2976 Briefing 3: · 37 seconds after takeoff thrust applied the CVR records a “persistent bell,” which continues until the end of the recording 25 seconds later. · Bulk of left engine pylon still attached to left engine as it separated from the aircraft.

A live look at the 3,000 domestic flights moving between what the FAA terms 40 “high impact” airports. A 4% cut in flights at these airports begins today and ramps up over 7 days to 10%. Which airports are affected and how the cuts are being phased in: www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

On this week’s AvTalk: what we know about the crash of UPS flight 2976 so far, the US’ move to limit flights at major airports, and a Brazilian lawmaker’s proposal to eliminate bag and seat fees. www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-...

The FAA has published its emergency order instructing airlines to reduce flights at 40 “high impact” airports. Here are the affected airports and how the schedule reductions will increase over 7 days, potentially impacting thousands of flights per day. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

NTSB #5X2976 Briefing 2: · CVR and FDR flown overnight to Washington and data extracted at NTSB’s lab · NTSB confident in the extraction of data from both recorders · Engine fan blades recovered from on the airfield · Engine #1 (left wing) recovered to secure storage facility

✈️❌ We’re now seeing the first batch of cancellations for tomorrow in the US related to the cuts mandated by the DOT. The initial cancellations are coming from Delta Air Lines and Delta’s regional carriers.

Topping our most tracked flights list now are a pair of US Air Force B-52s orbiting off the coast of Venezuela. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...

Newark arrivals are... a mess. Most flights are holding as volume on the airfield has forced arrivals to be limited. #DL2864 made it in thanks to some creative vectoring by ATC. www.flightradar24.com/airport/ewr

The NTSB shared this image of the recovered Cockpit voice recorder (left) and Flight data recorder (right) from UPS MD-11F N259UP, which crashed just after takeoff in Louisville on Tuesday.

NTSB #5X2976 Briefing 1, NTSB board member Todd Inman: · Airport CCTV viewed by NTSB shows engine 1 detaching from the wing on airport property · Fire extended 0.5 miles · CVR and FDR (Black boxes) recovered, believe they will be able to get data · 28 NTSB staff on scene by the end of the day

UPS flight #5X2976 crashed during takeoff from Louisville this afternoon. The MD-11F was bound for Honolulu. Video from the scene and imagery from local new helicopters indicate damage to the aircraft prior to becoming airborne. www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf...

The first handful of flights leaving Brussels now following two closures this evening due to reported drone sightings. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...

Brussels, Charleroi, and Leige back to Zero Rate due to “incident” now until 0100Z. The airports paused operations earlier to reported drone sightings. Flights diverting now: www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...

DCA preparing to reopen with departures from RWY 1 after a runway inspection. www.flightradar24.com/airport/dca

Operations at Washington-DCA are on hold due to an UNCONFIRMED threat against #UA512. www.flightradar24.com/UAL512/3cf58... The aircraft has been moved away from the terminal area and authorities are working to clear the aircraft and resume normal airport operations. Currently estimated at 1730Z.

On our most recent AvTalk, Katherine Moloney, pilot and founder of Elevate(her) Aviation, joins us to talk about the group’s efforts dedicated to improving the percentage of women in jobs in aviation—and where efforts can be most impactful. www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-...

As the FAA deals with a long list of staffing triggers at facilities across the country tonight, the agency shares that half of the “Core 30 facilities are experiencing staffing shortages, and nearly 80 percent of air traffic controllers are absent at New York–area facilities.”

Berlin Airport is operating again after a brief suspension due to reports of drones near the airfield. More than two dozen flights diverted to alternate airports. www.flightradar24.com/airport/ber

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of the first A330neo for a Chinese airline. flightradar24.com/CHH3301/3ce6...

Plenty of interest today in flights to Tokyo as the weather is making operations challenging. www.flightradar24.com/airport/hnd Latest METAR: RJTT 311330Z 32018KT 6000 -SHRA FEW003 SCT006 BKN110 14/13 Q1003 TEMPO 3000 SHRA BR FEW005 BKN008 BECMG 20008KT

On this week’s AvTalk, we chat with Katherine Moloney, pilot and founder of Elevate(her) Aviation—a group dedicated to improving the percentage of women in jobs across the aviation industry. www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-...

The FAA Operations plan that goes into effect at 2200 UTC (now), includes: MCO ground delay program was issued and users can expect a period of time later in the evening when no arrivals will be able to land as there will be no certified air traffic controllers available at MCO.

Annnnnnd here we go again. VILNIUS TMA/CTR CLOSED DUE TO UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS FLIGHTS www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...

#HAL824 — the last flight to operate with the “HAWAIIAN” call sign — is about to land in Seattle. www.flightradar24.com/HAL824/3cdf3...

He's Batman. The Dornier Aeroclub having a bit of Halloween fun this year. www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf...

Airborne! The NASA X-59 QueSST is making its first flight. The aircraft is uniquely shaped to fly supersonically without making a loud sonic boom. www.flightradar24.com/NASA859/3cdc...

Right through Category 5 Hurricane #Melissa at 8,000 and 10,000 feet. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...

Hurricane Hunters approaching #Melissa from east and west now as the storm closes in on Jamaica. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...

Eastern Airways, which operated regional service within the UK, has canceled all flights. Eastern maintained a fleet of 19 aircraft including Jetstreams, ATRs, and E-jets. www.flightradar24.com/data/airline...

Our most tracked flights right now: a pair of US Air Force B-1s flying off the coast of Venezuela. www.flightradar24.com/3cd84fd4 & www.flightradar24.com/3cd874a3 These are aircraft are tracked by MLAT, so coverage in this area may be variable.

Following a pair of engine failures on 737-800 aircraft earlier this month, Aerolíneas Argentinas grounded a portion of its 737 fleet for additional inspections. Details on the incidents and which aircraft are impacted: www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

Salvage operations have been completed and Hong Kong’s northern runway is expected to reopen in about 15 minutes. flightradar24.com/blog/flight-...

Hurricane successfully hunted: TEAL76 inside the eye of #Melissa right now. fr24.com/TEAL76/3cd81...

Following Friday’s removal of the airACT 747’s tail and Sunday’s lifting of the main fuselage section, salvage operations in Hong Kong are expected to be completed by Monday evening. www.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-...

😤😡🤬Must be that time of night... VILNIUS TMA/CTR CLOSED DUE TO UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS FLIGHTS www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3c...