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The Real Reason Southwest Airlines Still Hasn't Retired Its Oldest Boeing 737-700s

Southwest still has its iconic 737-700s in its fleet. While other rivals have moved forward, why has Southwest stayed put?

Simple Flying•Jacob Johnson1h ago

• critical toward Southwest Airlines · 80%

FAA proposes Boeing 737 MAX checks over improperly installed elevator-control bearings

Proposed directive covers 95 US-registered MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 8-200 aircraft after Boeing identified a production installation problem

Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3h ago

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 98%

The Last Boeing‑Built Heavy Bomber Still Airworthy

A closer look at the veteran Boeing warbird.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz5h ago

• neutral toward Boeing · 93%

IndiGo 787 London-Delhi Declares Emergency

An IndiGo Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating from London Heathrow to Delhi declared an emergency over the English Channel on Tuesday evening, 22 September 2026, and returned… The post IndiGo 787 London-Delhi Declares Emergency first appeared on The Aviation Hub .

American NW26 Charlotte – Paris Service Changes

Published at 2000PDT 22SEP26 / 0300GMT 23SEP26 American Airlines in recent schedule update adjusted planned service for Charlotte – Paris Charles de Gaulle route during Northern winter 2026/27 season. As of 20SEP26, the Oneworld member will suspend this route from 24OCT26 to 01JAN27, while service to be resumed on 03MAR27 (AA originally did not file service between 02MAR27 and 27MAR27). Boeing 777-200ER operates this route on daily basis. AA786 CLT1725 – 0745+1CDG 772 D AA787 CDG1215 – 1525CLT 772 D

The Hidden Math Behind Southwest Airlines' Assigned Seating Gamble With 800+ Boeing 737s

Its sudden shift to assigned seating is a gamble with the airline's core operational efficiency across its massive 800+ Boeing 737 fleet.

Simple Flying•Josh Eyre12h ago

• critical toward Southwest Airlines · 90%

Italian Air Force Celebrates 50 Years of 14th Wing and 50,000 Flight Hours for Boeing KC-767A Fleet

Aviation News – The Italian Air Force marked the 50th anniversary of the reconstitution of its 14th Wing (14° Stormo) during a special ceremony at Pratica...

Aviation News EU14h ago

• neutral toward Boeing · 98%

Last Flying U.S.-Registered DC-8 Gets Permanent Home

Boeing is supporting a planned educational pavilion around the former Samaritan’s Purse cargo aircraft in Virginia.

AVweb•Matt Ryan17h ago

IndiGo Boeing 787-9 is declaring an emergency and returning to London

LONDON — An IndiGo Airlines flight bound for New Delhi was forced to turn back to London Heathrow Airport after declaring an emergency shortly after departure. Flight 6E4, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registration LN-FND), departed London Heathrow’s Runway 27R at 20:05 BST. The long-haul flight was scheduled to cross Europe and the Middle […]

• neutral toward Boeing · 99%

Why Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737s Make A First Class Cabin So Difficult To Build

A closer look at what a Southwest Airlines first class product might look like, and what it would require.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov19h ago

• neutral toward Boeing · 97%

Boeing Faces Critical Delays as Looming Engineer Strike Threatens 777X Program

viation News – A potential work stoppage involving roughly 17,000 Boeing employees threatens to paralyze the certification of the flagship Boeing 777X, raising fresh concerns...

Aviation News EU20h ago

• critical toward Boeing · 98%

ANA launches its new “Green Pokémon Jet” special livery

All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled and dispatched its newest custom painted aircraft on September 18, 2026, rolling out a specially liveried green Pokémon Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (JA923A) dedicated to the ongoing Pokémon Air Adventures collaboration. The widebody jet departed Tokyo on its inaugural revenue rotation bound for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum22 Sept

• neutral toward All Nippon Airways · 99%

Boeing picks Lite Coms for Aussie BLOS SATCOM terminals

Australia’s LAND 4140 program aims to modernize the Australian military’s land-based C4I architecture across all domains

Breaking Defense•Mike Yeo22 Sept

• neutral toward Boeing · 98%

Airbus' $30 Billion Failure Is Now The Most Beloved Aircraft In The Sky In 2026

Having entered commercial service in 2007, the A380 was Airbus' solution to compete against its American counterpart, Boeing, and its 747 program, within the space of high-capacity, long-range aircraft. The A380, the only commercial aircraft with two full decks to accommodate passengers, remains iconic alongside other great aircraft designs.While changing market trends and other external factors affected the type's success with most customers, it remains a passenger favorite even 20 years after its entry into the market.

Simple Flying•Chris Loh22 Sept

• critical toward Airbus · 97%

China Airlines picks REVIMA for B787 APU support

China Airlines has selected REVIMA to provide long-term maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for the airline’s APS5000 auxiliary power unit (APU) fleet on its Boeing 787 aircraft. Under the agreement, REVIMA will provide Power by the Hour (PBTH) support, covering APU and line-replaceable unit (LRU) repairs as well as predictive maintenance services. “Ours is […]

AviTrader•Malte Tamm22 Sept

• neutral toward China Airlines · 99%

Batik Air Malaysia 2026-27 Year-End Johor Bahru – Taitung Charter

Published at 0200PDT / 0900GMT 22SEP26 Batik Air Malaysia during 2026/27 New Year period schedules Johor Bahru – Taitung charter, on board Boeing 737-800. The airline plans to operate this route on 30DEC26 and 03JAN27. OD8866 JHB0920 – 1340TTT 738 30DEC26 OD8866 JHB1020 – 1440TTT 738 03JAN27 OD8867 TTT1500 – 1910JHB 738 30DEC26 OD8867 TTT1600 – 2010JHB 738 03JAN27

US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker declares emergency over France, diverts to RAF Mildenhall

SUFFOLK, United Kingdom — A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker made an emergency diversion to Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall on Monday morning after declaring an in-flight emergency while cruising over French airspace on Monday Septembre 21, 2026. The military aerial refueling aircraft, operating under callsign MC724 and registration 60-0366, departed from Aviano NATO […]

• neutral toward Royal Air Force · 99%

Thai VietJet Air NW26 Mumbai Service Changes

Published at 0100PDT / 0800GMT 22SEP26 Thai VietJet Air during Northern winter 2026/27 season is adjusting service to Mumbai, as the carrier plans to introduce Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from Bangkok from 01OCT26. The airline also plans to resume flights from Phuket from late-October 2026. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Mumbai eff 01OCT26 737 MAX 8 replaces A320, 1 daily VZ760 BKK2040 – 2350BOM 737 D VZ761 BOM0045 – 0630BKK 737 D Phuket – Mumbai eff 25OCT26 Service resumption, 4 weekly 737 MAX 8 VZ762 HKT2115 – 0030+1BOM 737 x135 VZ763 BOM0130 – 0730HKT 737 x246

• neutral toward Vietjet Air · 99%

Shannon Emergency: United Airlines 767 Declares Mayday

A United Airlines Boeing 767-300 operating across the North Atlantic was forced to divert to Shannon Airport after the crew encountered problems with one of its… The post Shannon Emergency: United Airlines 767 Declares Mayday first appeared on The Aviation Hub .

• neutral toward United Airlines · 98%

EastarJet NW26 Seoul – Manado Operations

Published at 2300PDT 21SEP26 / 0600GMT 22SEP26 Korean carrier EastarJet this week opened bookings for Seoul Incheon – Manado route during Northern winter 2026/27 season, where the carrier continues to operate 1 daily flight, on/after 25OCT26. Boeing 737-800 aircraft operates this route. ZE535 ICN2025 – 0115+1MDC 738 D ZE536 MDC0215 – 0850ICN 738 D