History of Passenger Planes

UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville

What is an MD-11? What to know about the UPS plane that crashed in Louisville

As of 4 p.m. Nov. 5, 11 fatalities and more than a dozen injuries had been confirmed from the MD-11 crash, making it the deadliest plane crash in UPS Airlines history.

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UPS plane crash: How often do cargo jets go down?

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Death toll in fiery UPS plane crash near Louisville airport rises to 9

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Authorities Responding to Reports of a Plane Crash in Kentucky

Police are responding to reports of a plane crash near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday.

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At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport

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At least 3 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash in Kentucky, and governor says numbers likely to grow

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Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he expects the death toll to increase.

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UPS cargo plane explodes on takeoff at Louisville

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UPS cargo jet crashes during takeoff from Louisville hub

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Why Was UPS Still Flying A Nearly 35-Year-Old Aircraft Before It Crashed?

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F operated by UPS Airlines that tragically crashed on Tuesday evening at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) was a relic by comparison to most commercial planes in service today.

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Electric plane makes historic landing at Boeing Field, marking a new era in aviation

SEATTLE — A plane that will never need traditional fuel landed at Boeing Field, making history. “The first electric aircraft to land at Boeing Field,” said Deputy Airport Director David Decoteau. The aircraft from BETA Technologies is unique in more ways than one. The plane is propelled by electrons and motors instead of pistons or jets.