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...

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...

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...

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...

Wheels Up Announces Another Round of Layoffs

On-demand private operator Wheels Up is reportedly laying off more workers following an $83 million net loss in the second quarter. (www.flyingmag.com) More...

New details on Delta flight that sent 18 people to the hospital as pilot and crew under investigation

Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight were violently thrown around the cabin with little warning when their plane hit severe and unexpected turbulence, a new preliminary investigation report found. Twenty-four passengers needed medical attention and 18 ended up in the hospital when the drama unfolded onboard Flight DL56 as it travelled from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amsterdam on July 30. The aircraft was over Creston, Wyoming, when the conditions suddenly deteriorated. With the seat belt sign… (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...

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...

Caught On Video: Westjet Boeing 737-800 Gear Collapse

On September 7th, a Westjet Boeing 737-800 landing at Sint Maarten had its right main gear collapse upon making contact with the runway. As a result, the aircraft’s right engine scraped the runway as it came to a stop. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. (www.youtube.com) More...

U.S. Military Ramps Up Quantum Alternatives to GPS

The U.S. military is accelerating efforts to develop non-space-based alternatives to GPS—the ubiquitous position, navigation and timing (PNT) system provided by the U.S. Space Force—by funding operational prototypes of quantum devices that are immune to satellite signal jamming. (airguide.info) More...

Air India CEO says carrier embracing ‘new normal’ after deadly crash

All but one of the 242 people on board Air India Flight 171 on June 12 were killed when the Boeing Dreamliner, bound for London (www.cnbc.com) More...