TUI Group Expands MAX Fleet to Boost Long-Haul Capacity
TUI Group is deploying the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to increase capacity on long-haul routes and plans a global rollout of its TUI Smiles Rewards Club in 2026.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Akasa Air QP1503 Declares PAN PAN, Lands Safely in Lucknow
An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying 194 people diverted to Lucknow after declaring a PAN PAN urgency call due to low fuel levels during bad weather.
May 28, 20263 min
Safety
Ryanair Posts Record €2.26B Profit Amid Fuel Price Crisis
Ryanair achieved a record €2.26 billion net profit in fiscal year 2026, bolstered by a strategic fuel hedging program amidst industry-wide energy pressure.
May 24, 20264 min
Business
Alaska Air Group Adopts Boeing Virtual Airplane Technology
Alaska Air Group signed a deal to integrate Boeing's Virtual Airplane platform, starting with 737 MAX training modules to improve pilot readiness.
May 23, 20264 min
Airlines
US Airlines Launch 15 Routes for Summer 2026 Expansion
Five US airlines are launching 15 new routes, led by United’s direct service to Spain and Alaska Airlines’ inaugural transatlantic flight to Iceland.
May 22, 20264 min
Airlines
NTSB Urges Realistic Pilot Training for Cockpit Smoke
NTSB urges the FAA to mandate realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke after a Southwest 737 MAX bird strike filled the flight deck with oil smoke.
May 14, 20265 min
Safety
Boeing 737 MAX Jury Awards $49.5M in ET302 Crash Case
A Chicago jury awarded $49.5M to the family of an Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 victim, a record verdict in a Boeing 737 MAX lawsuit.
May 14, 20265 min
Business
United Resumes Houston-Caracas Flights From August 2026
United Airlines will resume daily Houston-Caracas flights on August 11, 2026, after a nine-year pause, supporting critical oil sector logistics.
May 14, 20265 min
Airlines
American Airlines 737 Lands With 2 Flat Tires at O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 791, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, landed safely at Chicago O'Hare with two flat tires, requiring passengers to deplane on the taxiway.
May 13, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing CEO Joins Trump's China Visit for 737 MAX Order
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joins President Trump's China visit, aiming to finalize a landmark order for approximately 500 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
May 12, 20265 min
Business
CFM LEAP Engine Bottleneck Delays A320neo, 737 MAX
CFM's LEAP engine bottleneck caused a 16% drop in Airbus Q1 deliveries, delaying new A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for airlines globally.
May 12, 20266 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Secures 737 MAX Orders from 4 Global Airlines
Boeing secured a 40-jet 737 MAX order from Copa Airlines and other deals from three carriers, expanding its backlog in key international growth markets.
May 8, 20265 min
Business
SWAPA's $100M 737 MAX Lawsuit Against Boeing Proceeds
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association's $100M lawsuit against Boeing for lost wages during the 20-month 737 MAX grounding will proceed in Texas.
May 7, 20265 min
Business
9 Air Leases Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s from Phoenix Capital
Phoenix Aviation Capital has placed two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on lease with Chinese low-cost carrier 9 Air, supporting its ongoing fleet modernization.
May 6, 20265 min
Business
Southwest 737 MAX Diverts to Oklahoma City After Medical Emergency
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Phoenix diverted to Oklahoma City after declaring an emergency due to an onboard medical situation.
May 2, 20264 min
Safety
United 737 MAX 9 Declares Emergency After Mid-Air Strike Over Houston
A United Airlines 737 MAX 9 declared an emergency after striking an unknown object at 8,500 feet near Houston, returning safely with 115 souls on board.
May 1, 20265 min
Uaps
Ryanair 737 MAX Diverts to Bordeaux After In-Flight Emergency
A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX bound for Morocco declared an emergency due to a medical issue, leading to a rapid descent and safe diversion to Bordeaux, France.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Wins 737 MAX Lawsuit in Fifth Circuit Court
Southwest Airlines defeated a class-action lawsuit after a court ruled passengers who never flew the 737 MAX suffered no legal injury.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
United Airlines 737 Diverts to Pittsburgh After Security Threat
A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated via slides after a potential security threat; the FBI is investigating the incident.
Apr 19, 20264 min
Safety
XiamenAir Launches Direct Wuhan-Jakarta Route with 737 MAX 8
XiamenAir has launched a new direct flight from Wuhan to Jakarta, expanding its Southeast Asia network from central China's secondary aviation hubs.
Apr 12, 20265 min
Airlines