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• Dominic Gates
Whistleblower Josh Dean of Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems has died
Southwest Airlines and Boeing
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2024-05-04T16:02:34.134301-07:00 •
Boeing Mourns the Loss of Former CEO Frank Shrontz at 92
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2024-05-04T10:51:39.183261-07:00 •
Boeing CFO Brian West Discusses CEO Succession Criteria
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2024-05-04T08:35:04.176246-07:00 •
Embraer Poised to Challenge Boeing with New Jet, Gains Support from American Airlines CEO
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2024-05-04T08:13:47.503119-07:00 •
Boeing CEO's Pay Hike Faces Shareholder Vote
Southwest Airlines and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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2024-05-03T14:34:45.775919-07:00 •
Expansion of Authority Sought for Neutralizing Dangerous Drones
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2024-05-03T13:27:42.713365-07:00 •
Challenges in Supply Chain Affecting Availability of FAA-Approved Unleaded Avgas
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2024-05-03T08:20:11.446277-07:00 •
FAA Alerts on Revo Inc. Amphibious Aircraft Wing Crack Risks
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2024-05-02T09:34:15.051482-07:00 •
Inspector General Critiques FAA's NextGen Implementation
Southwest Airlines and Leadership
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2024-05-04T16:02:34.134301-07:00 •
Boeing Mourns the Loss of Former CEO Frank Shrontz at 92
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2024-05-04T15:40:11.472218-07:00 •
Bye Aerospace Names Rod Zastrow as CEO to Advance eFlyer Electric Aircraft
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2024-05-04T11:32:22.913411-07:00 •
Adm. Paparo Takes Charge of INDOPACOM Amid Tensions with China
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2024-05-04T10:51:39.183261-07:00 •
Boeing CFO Brian West Discusses CEO Succession Criteria
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue
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2024-05-04T19:12:36.240170-07:00 •
JetBlue Enhances PaxEx with New Snacks and 'Watch Party' Entertainment
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2024-05-04T03:32:50.780768-07:00 •
JetBlue Revives Its Inaugural Airbus A320 After Retirement
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2024-04-30T09:43:04.489993-07:00 •
JetBlue Extends A320 Service Amid A321neo Pratt Engine Issues
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2024-04-24T21:27:54.857583-07:00 •
JetBlue Acknowledges Crew for Resilience Amid Challenges
Southwest Airlines News and Events
2024-05-03T11:20:07.414260-07:00 •
Boeing Delays Lead to Southwest Pilot Pay Cuts
In response to Boeing's delivery delays, Southwest Airlines is implementing reduced hours and pay for pilots, tackling overstaffing and rising costs.
2024-05-01T15:25:17.139593-07:00 •
Boeing Supplier Whistleblower Josh Dean Passes Away
Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower Joshua Dean, who spotlighted manufacturing defects, has died.
2024-05-01T11:33:13.722263-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Implements $75 Vouchers for Delays
Following a settlement with the US DOT, Southwest Airlines will issue $75 travel vouchers for certain flight delays, addressing fallout from its widespread 2022 flight disruptions.
2024-05-01T01:33:35.851964-07:00 •
IAH Seeks New Carriers Post-Southwest Departure
Following Southwest Airlines' scheduled withdrawal from Houston Intercontinental (IAH) on August 4, airport officials are actively in discussions with other U.S. carriers to fill the service gap.
2024-04-26T12:05:53.242552-07:00 •
Boeing Delays Prompt American Airlines to Scale Back International Flights Through 2025
American Airlines adjusts its international flight schedule, planning with fewer widebody aircraft available due to Boeing's delivery postponements.
2024-04-25T07:44:27.773507-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Considers Assigned Seating, Cabin Revamp
In a departure from its traditional open seating policy, Southwest Airlines' CEO reveals plans under consideration for assigned seating and enhanced cabin experiences for passengers.
2024-04-25T04:43:21.525261-07:00 •
American Airlines Outperforms with Q2 Profit Expectations Amid Recovery
Despite a Q1 loss, American Airlines forecasts a robust Q2 profit, outstripping Wall Street predictions, buoyed by a resurgence in corporate travel and efficient management of elevated fuel costs.
2024-04-25T03:49:24.077493-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Adjusts Growth Strategy, Cuts Boeing Jet Deliveries Through 2025
Facing a scaled-back delivery schedule from Boeing, Southwest Airlines revises its growth plans, implementing voluntary leaves and exiting four airports to navigate the anticipated aircraft shortfall.
2024-04-24T12:56:21.434778-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Secure $6.3 Billion Contract with 22% Immediate Pay Raise
In a landmark agreement, Southwest Airlines’ flight attendants have ratified a $6.3 billion labor contract, receiving an unprecedented immediate 22% pay raise and potentially setting a new industry standard.
2024-04-23T13:30:11.850540-07:00 •
Historic Douglas DC-4 Crashes into Tanana River Near Fairbanks, Alaska
A vintage Douglas DC-4 aircraft met with an accident, plunging into the Tanana River just outside Fairbanks, Alaska. The number of occupants at the time of the crash remains unknown.
2024-04-18T16:11:44.568897-07:00 •
Southwest Launches 'The Big Flex' Campaign Highlighting Passenger Flexibilities
In its latest brand initiative, Southwest Airlines introduces 'The Big Flex' campaign, emphasizing the airline's customer-centric policies such as complimentary two-bag checks.
2024-04-18T14:11:59.448124-07:00 •
JetBlue and Southwest Flights Narrowly Avoid Runway Collision at Reagan National
A critical air traffic control miscommunication at Reagan National Airport led a JetBlue flight to abort takeoff as a Southwest flight was directed onto the same runway, avoiding a potential collision by mere 300 feet.
2024-04-16T21:36:22.330675-07:00 •
DIY Enthusiast Crafts Southwest-Styled Flight Simulator, Wins Exclusive Tour
Southwest Airlines acknowledges a Dallas hobbyist's homemade flight sim with an unprecedented invitation to experience their advanced simulation facilities.
2024-04-13T21:26:21.679595-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Slips from Top 3 Global Carriers by Market Cap
A competing airline has now surpassed the market capitalization of Southwest Airlines, moving the low-cost carrier out of the global top three.
2024-04-11T14:56:24.587135-07:00 •
Southwest's Boeing 2024 Deliveries Halved from Initial Estimates
Southwest Airlines' Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2024 are now expected to be around half of their original March estimate of 46, exacerbating pressure on the airline.
2024-04-11T07:52:36.752683-07:00 •
NTSB Attributes Southwest Engine Cover Loss to Maintenance Issue
The NTSB has pinpointed a maintenance oversight as the root cause of the engine cover detachment on a Southwest Airlines aircraft. This incident highlights the critical nature of rigorous maintenance protocols.
2024-04-10T06:22:36.333732-07:00 •
IndiGo Surpasses Southwest, Becomes World's 3rd Most Valuable Airline
IndiGo's market capitalisation reached $17.605 billion, outpacing Southwest Airlines, with a stock surge attributed to a new A320neo order and fare hikes due to Vistara flights cancellation.
2024-04-09T14:10:37.363063-07:00 •
Breeze Airways Achieves Profitability and Expands with New Base in Fort Myers, Q1 2024
In a significant development for the aviation sector, Breeze Airways reported its first monthly operating profit in March 2024 and announced a strategic expansion with a new base in Fort Myers, Florida. The move includes launching new routes, indicating positive growth trajectory and operational success.
2024-04-08T15:08:48.997949-07:00 •
NASA and NOAA Document Total Solar Eclipse with Satellite Imagery
A joint effort from NASA and NOAA yielded detailed satellite imagery capturing the April 8 total solar eclipse's path of totality across North America.
2024-04-07T12:22:06.490326-07:00 •
FAA Investigates After Southwest 737 Engine Cowling Detaches Mid-Air, Forcing Denver Return
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route to Houston was compelled to return to Denver International Airport following the detachment of engine cowling, which subsequently struck the wing flap.
2024-04-05T11:00:24.725198-07:00 •
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan's $9M Compensation Following Operational Challenges
In the wake of operational difficulties, Southwest Airlines' CEO, Bob Jordan, received a compensation package totaling $9 million for the year 2023.
2024-04-05T10:20:25.764809-07:00 •
FAA Investigates Southwest 737-800 Engine Fire Incident in Texas
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 engine fire prior to takeoff in Lubbock, Texas prompted an FAA investigation, with no reported injuries as passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft.
2024-04-03T20:01:58.568873-07:00 •
FAA Probes Southwest Flight's Near-Miss at LaGuardia
An investigation has been launched by the FAA into a Southwest Airlines flight's close proximity to the air traffic control tower during its landing approach at LaGuardia Airport.
2024-04-03T16:30:01.371895-07:00 •
Severe Turbulence Forces Southwest Flight to Emergency Land in Tampa, Injuring Two
A Southwest Airlines flight en route to Orlando encountered severe turbulence over the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in injuries to a passenger and a flight attendant, and necessitated an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport.
2024-04-02T19:11:04.854743-07:00 •
SwRI Launches $25.5M In-Space Refueling Initiative under SML
As part of the Space Mobility and Logistics initiative, the Southwest Research Institute embarks on a groundbreaking project to enhance space sustainability through in-space refueling.
2024-04-02T10:18:25.988388-07:00 •
Dover AFB Receives Fuel via New Channel Post-Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A new channel has been inaugurated for logistics operations, ensuring continuous fuel delivery to Dover Air Force Base following the Baltimore Bridge collapse.
2024-04-01T17:32:05.581574-07:00 •
Possible ISS Debris Impacts Florida Residence
Investigations are underway after an object, potentially trash from the International Space Station, was discovered at a Florida home, with NASA currently verifying the source.
2024-03-29T13:04:03.188664-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Expands SAF Strategy with Saffire Renewables Buyout
In a move to bolster its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) portfolio, Southwest Airlines has completed the acquisition of Saffire Renewables, specializing in renewable ethanol for jet fuel production.
2024-03-26T15:59:50.644409-07:00 •
Boeing Leadership Shakeup Driven by Airline Dissatisfaction Over Quality
In a direct response to mounting pressures from U.S. airlines over aircraft quality concerns, Boeing undergoes critical changes in its executive suite.
2024-03-26T08:14:11.971242-07:00 •
Southwest Adjusts Flight Operations: Ends LA-Maui Service, Launches Three Seasonal Routes
In a significant routing strategy shift, Southwest Airlines discontinues its Los Angeles-Maui service and introduces three new seasonal routes to its network.
2024-03-26T02:04:33.632042-07:00 •
Southwest 737 Encounters Alignment Issue on Approach to LaGuardia
Investigations are underway after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, arriving from Nashville, executed a go-around at LaGuardia Airport due to alignment complications during its final approach.
2024-03-25T22:21:28.899470-07:00 •
SwRI Innovates Advanced Particle Conversion Surfaces for Spacecraft
Focusing on enhancing spacecraft instrument efficiency, Southwest Research Institute engages in an interdisciplinary initiative to develop surfaces for improved low-energy particle detection.
2024-03-25T19:56:57.027213-07:00 •
BLA Attacks Pakistan's Second-Largest Naval Base in Turbat, Six Fatalities Reported
A coordinated assault by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on PNS Siddique, Pakistan's second-largest naval airbase in Turbat, resulted in six deaths, including one paramilitary soldier and five militants.
2024-03-22T11:06:52.125273-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines to Initiate Red-Eye Flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii
In a strategic move, Southwest Airlines aims to commence its first red-eye services between Las Vegas, Hawaii, and other destinations within two years, enhancing customer experience and operational reach.
2024-03-21T12:32:34.794356-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Ground and Transport Workers Ratify New Contracts with Enhanced Benefits
Southwest Airlines' ground and transport workers have successfully ratified new contracts, encompassing an 18% average pay increase, a $38 hourly wage rate at the scale's top, and improved parental leave benefits.
2024-03-20T14:40:03.938611-07:00 •
Southwest Pilots' Union Braces for Potential Acquisitions
In response to operational concerns, Southwest Airlines' pilots' union has initiated preparations for the eventuality of the airline exploring acquisitions.
2024-03-20T07:12:39.922649-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Finalizes Labor Agreement with Flight Attendants' Union
Following negotiations, Southwest Airlines has successfully executed a tentative labor agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556, addressing flight attendants' demands for improved compensation and work conditions.
2024-03-19T05:59:30.414762-07:00 •
Southwest Airlines Reduces Boeing Jet Orders by Over 40%
In a significant move that saw its shares decline nearly 15%, Southwest Airlines has revised down its Boeing jet delivery expectations by a substantial margin.
2024-03-15T15:10:31.599075-07:00 •
Southwest Evaluates Seaglider Operations for Hawaii
Aiming to enhance inter-island connectivity, Southwest Airlines investigates launching a seaglider service within Hawaii, marking a potential shift in regional transportation dynamics.
2024-03-12T14:26:00.204737-07:00 •
Boeing's Setbacks Impede Airline Market Recovery
TD Cowen's Helane Becker highlights the cascading impact of Boeing's ongoing production issues on airline stocks, particularly affecting carriers like Southwest Airlines with significant exposure.
2024-03-12T13:13:37.779659-07:00 •
Boeing To Implement Changes Following Negative Government Audit Results
In reaction to a U.S. government audit that criticized manufacturing quality, Boeing has committed to modifying its manufacturing procedures and enhancing employee training for compliance.
2024-03-12T04:28:25.184899-07:00 •
Southwest Axes 2024 Capacity Amid Boeing 737 Max Delivery Shortfall
Southwest Airlines announces a 40% reduction in Boeing 737 Max deliveries for 2024, revising capacity and financial forecasts due to ongoing Boeing production and certification delays.
2024-03-05T04:12:08.249442-08:00 •
2023 Sees Record Low in Flight Cancellations, American and Southwest Lead in Performance
The transportation department's latest data indicates a significant decline in flight cancellations for the 10 largest airlines, marking a decade low at only 1.29%.
2024-03-04T15:10:08.405734-08:00 •
Delta Exits Dallas Love Field, Cementing Southwest's Dominance
Government policies have fortressed Southwest Airlines' quasi-monopoly at Dallas Love Field, with Delta Air Lines' recent departure underscoring the intensifying competitive disparities.
2024-03-02T07:29:52.179414-08:00 •
US, Jordan Conduct First Joint Airdrop Operation Delivering 38,000 Meals to Gaza
In a strategic collaboration, US and Royal Jordanian Air Forces executed an unprecedented airborne aid mission into Gaza, distributing 66 pallets of ready-to-eat meals to address urgent humanitarian needs amidst conflict.
2024-02-29T21:54:52.322107-08:00 •
Southwest Airlines Pauses Pilot Recruitment Through 2024
In a strategic shift, Southwest Airlines has decided to freeze its pilot hiring process for most of 2024, signaling adjustments within its operational planning.
2024-02-28T08:59:38.377203-08:00 •
Southwest Airlines Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The deal intensifies Southwest's commitment to sustainability, tapping LanzaJet's expertise in converting agricultural residue to ethanol for renewable jet fuel production.
2024-02-24T21:06:21.026324-08:00 •
Southwest Revitalizes 'Lone Star One' with Boeing 737-800 Livery
Celebrating over three decades of iconic livery, Southwest Airlines updates the 'Lone Star One' design onto a newer Boeing 737-800 aircraft, maintaining a tradition of distinctive paint schemes.
2024-02-22T05:53:17.168707-08:00 •
Southwest Airlines Secures Tentative Agreement with TWU 555
Southwest Airlines and the Transport Workers Union Local 555 reached a new tentative labor agreement, impacting nearly 18,000 staff across various operational roles.
2024-02-22T01:44:02.914048-08:00 •
Southwest Airlines Unveils Controversial New Cabin Seats
Facing backlash over its redesigned cabin seats described as 'lawn chairs,' Southwest Airlines navigates passenger experience concerns with early next year's cabin refresh.