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On Thursday, a UPS Boeing 767-300F aircraft returned to Sacramento Mather Airport shortly after takeoff due to a loss of communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC). The aircraft, which was on a domestic freight trip from Sacramento to Louisville, experienced a breakdown in incoming communications during its initial climb. Although ATC could hear the aircraft, the crew could not hear ATC and did not confirm received transmissions.
The flight, identified as 5X-2957, held an altitude of 4,000 feet while attempting to reestablish communication. Once communication was restored, the decision was made to return to Sacramento Mather Airport. The aircraft landed safely and underwent maintenance before returning to service two hours later.
In related news, UPS Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé recently discussed cost reductions across the UPS network in a press release reporting first-quarter earnings for 2025. Tomé stated: “I want to thank all UPSers for their hard work and efforts in this very dynamic environment. As a trusted leader in global logistics, we will leverage our integrated network and trade expertise to assist our customers as they adapt to a changing trade environment."
