UPS Airlines said late Friday that “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety” it has temporarily grounded its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter fleet. The global cargo and logistics provider said in a statement provided to TAC that “we made this decision proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer.” Boeing assumed responsibility for the McDonnell Douglas product line when it merged with the company in 1997. The grounding comes after the Nov. 6 crash in Louisville, Kentucky when one of UPS’s tri-jets bound for Honolulu lost its number one engine on takeoff. UPS said the aging MD-11 makes up 9% of its fleet and the grounding is “effective immediately.” The NTSB investigation into the fiery crash that killed at least 14 people, including three UPS pilots aboard the aircraft, is still in its earliest days.

BREAKING on TAC/Intel: UPS Airlines says it has grounded the MD-11F fleet after Boeing recommendation

A rare sight in the valley this winter ❄️

Aviation experts explain challenges pilots face when trying to see and avoid other aircraft YouTube video by Sean Moody

How could two professionally-operated aircraft flying in the country’s most tightly-controlled airspace run into each other? I talked with the president of the flight school where I used to teach, and a Black Hawk instructor pilot about the challenges of seeing and avoiding other aircraft.

Perfect bluebird day at @solitudemtn.bsky.social! Finally starting to build the confidence necessary to lean into those steeper slopes and get a bit more aggressive on the way down. 🏔️ ⛷️

Thanks Patrick!

A very happy birthday for this #avgeek! Flight Simulator flies waaaay better with a proper joystick and throttle. ✈️ 🤓

Got a little lump in my throat hearing the classic Dave Higdon sign-off on that one. 🥹 Nice touch.

Incredible

I wish!! M+S/3-Peak tires. Not the most top-of-the-line, but meet the requirements

Fun bit of aviation history in Lexington. I found pictures I took when Air Force One landed at Blue Grass Airport. It's rare to see an aircraft of this size, not to mention significance in Central KY. I remember it looked like it took nearly the whole runway to get airborne. #avgeek

Best day ever! 😄

Going for a quick flight in Delta Air Lines' brand new Airbus A320 simulator YouTube video by Sean Moody

Here’s an extended look at my flight in Delta’s newest A320 simulator. It’s incredible how realistic the whole thing felt. Also, I’ve got to say I’m pretty happy with that landing 👨🏻‍✈️ youtu.be/3c8KgNmmAMk?...

$50 million Delta pilot training center takes flight in Salt Lake City Delta Air Lines unveiled its new pilot training facility in Salt Lake City, the company's first outside its headquarters in Atlanta.

Delta Air Lines unveiled its newest pilot training facility in Salt Lake City. It's the first one beyond their HQ in Atlanta. I took the A320 simulator for a spin and talk with aviation professionals about what this means for the city and the state of airline hiring. www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

Sure thing! I’ll give it a follow as well

But still somehow irresistible!

Hah! Good question. Would be a good way to get more non-climbers in the door if it were open to everyone

They’ve stepped up their dinner game! Apparently they’ll be doing these sort of dinners pretty regularly. I think the they’ll have their more traditional menu earlier in the day.

I like the idea of convenience, but hate giving up the reliability of physical media. Will the all-digital version work offline if I download the games?

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Alright, I’m pretty much sold on Xbox for Flight Simulator instead of buying an entire new computer. Now, the question is Series S vs Series X and all-digital vs a disc tray? Any guidance? #avgeek

My climbing gym just served me one of the fanciest meals I’ve ever had in my life! 🤯

I don’t think I’ve ever felt as validated as an adult as when the tire shop worker complimented my tires when getting my UDOT canyons sticker this morning

Day 3!

That setup is sweet!! 🤩

I’d say I want it to look as good as possible for under $1k, which I think probably points me to Xbox

Baby Sean anchoring the news in Lexington many years ago.

I was never much for the add-ons back in the day, so this may be the way to go. Certainly a smaller price tag than a computer and a way bigger screen….

Maybe… been looking into it and maybe that’s the way to go. I keep thinking consoles are inferior to computers, but maybe that’s outdated thinking from the mid ‘00s