Southwest Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Transformation
Southwest Airlines achieved record Q3 2026 revenue of $8.4 billion, driven by strong unit revenue performance despite significant fuel cost headwinds.
Oct 23, 20262 min
Airlines
FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 for Service
The FAA has granted final certification to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, clearing the path for 1,555 firm orders to enter the active commercial fleet.
Oct 23, 20263 min
Manufacturing
FAA Mandates Inspections for Nearly 2,000 Boeing 737NG Jets
The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive requiring horizontal stabilizer inspections on nearly 2,000 US-registered Boeing 737NG aircraft.
Oct 22, 20262 min
Regulatory
Alaska Air Reports Q3 2026 Loss Amid Fuel Headwinds
Alaska Air Group reported a Q3 2026 net loss of $147 million, citing $1.8 billion in annual fuel costs while advancing its strategic diversification.
Oct 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Turkish Carriers Await Delivery of 317 Boeing Jets
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and SunExpress maintain a combined backlog of 317 Boeing aircraft to support ongoing fleet expansion.
Oct 21, 20262 min
Airlines
FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on October 20, 2026.
Oct 21, 20262 min
Manufacturing
Boeing, Microsoft Launch Dataliner; MAX 10 Awaits FAA
Boeing and Microsoft have unveiled the Dataliner AI platform as the FAA reportedly nears certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft.
Oct 20, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Returns Certification Authority to Boeing for 737 MAX
The FAA is restoring Boeing's final safety certification authority for the 737 MAX, including the high-capacity MAX 10 model.
Oct 20, 20263 min
Manufacturing
FAA Expected to Certify Boeing 737 MAX 10
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to announce the FAA's approval of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Oct 20, 20262 min
Manufacturing
Germany Ends Direct Procurement of Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
The German Ministry of Defence has informed Boeing it will not directly procure the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, opting for an open competition instead.
Oct 19, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Nears 737 MAX 10 Certification Despite Software Issue
The FAA is set to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 10 next week after clearing a flight management computer software anomaly identified by WestJet in 2024.
Oct 19, 20262 min
Manufacturing
FAA Nears Approval for Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to approve the Boeing 737 MAX 10 as early as next week following a successful safety review.
Oct 17, 20262 min
Manufacturing
Cathay Pacific Weighs Widebody Fleet Expansion Plans
Cathay Pacific declined to confirm reports of a potential 50-aircraft widebody order, citing an ongoing review of its long-term fleet requirements.
Oct 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing Reports 161 Commercial Deliveries for Q3 2026
Boeing delivered 161 commercial airplanes in Q3 2026, bringing its nine-month total to 475 aircraft, according to company data.
Oct 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 737-10 Certification Moves Ahead After FAA Review
The Federal Aviation Administration cleared the Boeing 737-10 for certification after determining a software glitch poses no safety concern.
Oct 9, 20264 min
Safety
Avolon Orders 250 Airbus and Boeing Jets for Fleet Growth
Avolon announced a 250-aircraft order for Airbus and Boeing models, solidifying its position as a top global lessor for fuel-efficient technology.
Oct 9, 20263 min
Business
Avolon Orders 250 Boeing and Airbus Jets in Q4 2026 Deal
Avolon placed firm orders for 250 fuel-efficient jets, including 140 Boeing 737 MAX and 110 Airbus aircraft, to bolster its global leasing fleet.
Oct 9, 20264 min
Business
Emirates May Convert 35 Boeing 787s to 777X Jets
Emirates is considering converting its 35-aircraft Boeing 787 order into 777X widebodies due to persistent delivery delays.
Oct 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Boeing Tests MUM-T Software for MQ-25A and F/A-18 Teaming
Boeing successfully tested Manned-Unmanned Teaming software, enabling future F/A-18 crews to directly command MQ-25A Stingray refueling drones.
Oct 8, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Saudia Group Prepares Major Aircraft Order for 2031-2040
Saudia Group has finalized its fleet assessment and expects to issue a major aircraft RFP for deliveries between 2031 and 2040.
Oct 8, 20263 min
Airlines