FAA Orders 737 MAX Inspections Over Structural Cracks
The FAA ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets to check for potential structural cracks near the forward galley door.
Aug 7, 20265 min
Safety
AerCap Lauds Boeing 737 MAX Certification Progress
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly praised Boeing 737 MAX progress as the lessor manages over 1,700 aircraft.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 737-7 Wins FAA Certification to Begin Deliveries
Boeing secured FAA certification for the 737-7, clearing the way to begin deliveries for a MAX family order book of over 7,200 aircraft.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Regulatory
737-7 MAX Achieves FAA Certification After 15 Years
The FAA certified the Boeing 737-7 MAX, clearing the 3,800-nautical-mile range narrowbody for deliveries to launch customer Southwest Airlines.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Southwest 737 MAX 7 Wins FAA Certification
Southwest Airlines welcomed the FAA certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing the way to modernize its fleet with up to 269 of the aircraft.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Wins FAA Certification
The FAA approved the Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing the way for Southwest Airlines to begin taking deliveries of the 135-to-160-seat aircraft.
Aug 4, 20266 min
Regulatory
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Certified With 269 Southwest Orders
The FAA certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing Southwest to begin modernizing its fleet with 269 of the narrowbody aircraft on order.
Aug 3, 20265 min
Regulatory
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Nears FAA Type Certification in July 2026
The FAA is expected to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 by late July 2026, enabling Southwest Airlines to begin its long-delayed fleet modernization.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Southwest Airlines Partners With Air Premia for Asia Access
Southwest Airlines has launched an interline partnership with Air Premia, connecting 120 U.S. cities to transpacific routes via three major gateways.
Jul 9, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Exits ORD and IAD in Network Overhaul
Southwest Airlines has finalized its exit from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles as part of a strategic summer network restructuring.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
Southwest 737 MAX 8 Declares Emergency, Diverts to Honolulu
Southwest Airlines Flight WN139 diverted to Honolulu after declaring an inflight emergency 90 minutes into a flight from Maui to Las Vegas.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Safety
Morgan Stanley Raises Southwest Airlines Price Target to $60
Morgan Stanley upgraded Southwest Airlines to a $60 price target as the carrier's shift to assigned seating drives a 60% adoption rate of premium add-ons.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Business
Southwest Airlines Cuts 7 Routes From St. Louis Hub
Southwest Airlines will eliminate 7 routes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Q3 2026 to optimize capacity toward focus cities.
Jun 30, 20263 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Launches Starlink on Boeing 737-800
Southwest Airlines operated its first flight with Starlink Wi-Fi on June 22, 2026, targeting over 300 aircraft installations by year-end.
Jun 24, 20263 min
Technology
Southwest 737-700 Struck by GSE Vehicle at Memphis Airport
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 was struck by a ground equipment vehicle in Memphis on June 21, causing a four-hour flight delay for passengers.
Jun 23, 20263 min
Safety
Delta Adds San Jose Route, Solidifying Austin Focus City
Delta Air Lines will launch daily nonstop service between Austin and San Jose on October 6, 2026, as it expands its presence at the Texas airport.
Jun 20, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest 737s Collide During Pushback at PVD Airport
Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s made contact during a nighttime pushback at T.F. Green International Airport, prompting an FAA investigation.
Jun 14, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest 737s Collide at PVD; FAA Opens Safety Probe
Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s sustained damage in a ground collision at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport on June 11, 2026.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest CEO: Higher Airfares Are the New Industry Baseline
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says airfares will remain high despite potential fuel cost drops following the US-Iran conflict.
May 31, 20263 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Eyes Long-Haul International Flights
Southwest Airlines plans to launch 8 to 12 long-haul international routes within five years, leveraging its dominant position at BWI.
May 30, 20264 min
Airlines