Southwest Airlines would need different aircraft if launching flights to Europe, CEO says

U.S. low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines would need different aircraft if it were to launch flights to Europe, CEO Bob Jordan told a Washington D.C. gathering of aerospace executives on Tuesday. Southwest, which operates mostly domestic flights with a fleet of Boeing 737 jets, has been struggling to find its footing after the COVID pandemic. Its lackluster earnings have fueled pressure to revamp its business model. It has begun charging customers for checked bags, ending a free policy. It has… (www.msn.com) More...

JetBlue Announces Huge FLL Expansion With 100+ Daily Departures

JetBlue Airways announced on September 10 that it would expand its presence in South Florida with 9 new routes, as well as increased flights throughout its network. Now, the carrier will over 100 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale. Here’s what you need to know. New JetBlue Flights at FLL JetBlue says it will offer the most departures this winter from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with a peak of 113 per day. Additionally, the airline will increase flights on 9 high-demand routes across the U.S. and… (www.msn.com) More...

Avelo Orders Up to 100 Embraer E195-E2s

Carrier will be the first U.S. airline to operate Embraer’s largest jet (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Air Canada Sets Debut Route for A321XLR

Air Canada will inaugurate its first Airbus A321XLR with nonstop service to a popular tourist destination in the Mediterranean. The airline announced Tuesday that it will offer seasonal flights between Montreal and Mallorca, Spain, using the A321XLR starting June 17, 2026. The service will operate until Oct. 24, 2026. Air Canada will be the first Canadian carrier to fly nonstop to the island. Airline leaders said the arrival of the A321XLR, which has a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles, will… (www.msn.com) More...

Republic Airways Flight Aborts Landing at D.C.’s Reagan Airport

A Republic Airways flight was forced to abort its landing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Monday Sep. 8, in the morning, after air traffic controllers reported maintenance crews inspecting the runway, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed. (airguide.info) More...

Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Russian Drone Airspace Breach

Poland has formally invoked Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty after 19 Russian drones violated its airspace during a large-scale attack on neighboring Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced. Article 4 permits NATO members to consult with allies if any nation’s territorial integrity or security is perceived to be under threat. This marks a rare invocation of the treaty—only the eighth since NATO was founded. (airguide.info) More...

Airbus's Raccoon mask: Form or Function

In todays video, we talk about Airbus’s latest line of next generation aircraft and their paint jobs. Is the raccoon mask just for looks or does it actually have some type of factuality? According to Airbus in some training manuals, it might. (www.youtube.com) More...