The huge loss of lives in the mid-air collision of a commercial airliner and a military helicopter so close to a busy, important airport was a shocking tragedy.
The commercial jet was within seconds of touching down on Runway 31C when it accelerated and climbed over the Challenger; the NTSB and FAA are investigating.
The aircraft-maker’s much-anticipated production rate increases on its key programs remain tied to quality improvement targets that appear to be in sight.
A day after announcing the first employee layoffs in its history, Southwest says its Chief Transformation Officer Ryan Green is stepping down effective April 1.
The Routes Americas 2025 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring 15 airports, five destinations and five airlines as finalists.
Southwest Airlines is seeking marked improvement in its unit revenue performance, but it’s not entirely clear if investors are impressed with the progress.
Southwest says higher production levels at Boeing will allow it to accelerate a fleet monetization strategy focused on the airline’s 737-800 and 737-8s.
In line with Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Americas, Carbon Analysis looks at American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
Having assessed a first-of-its-kind fine against JetBlue Airways, federal regulators have now moved to penalize Southwest and Frontier for similar infractions.
The certification came as Southwest formally signed an agreement with Icelandair, making the North Atlantic airline its first interline partner carrier.
CFO Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford have announced plans to retire, the company said, departures that will be effective April 1.
Executing on a fleet strategy announced during its recent investor day, Southwest Airlines has entered into a sale-leaseback transaction for 36 Boeing 737-800s.
