Reuters

SATENA Beechcraft 1900D (HK-4709) crashes near Curasica, La Playa de Belén; 15 aboard killed

A SATENA Beechcraft 1900D (HK‑4709) crashed near Curasica village, La Playa de Belén in northeast Colombia after losing contact on a flight from Cúcuta. All 15 on board (13 passengers and 2 crew), including a lawmaker, have been reported dead; rescue and investigation teams are en route.

2026-01-28T13:02:43.874522-08:00
CNBCLeslie Josephs

Southwest Forecasts at Least $4 EPS in 2026 as New Bag and Assigned‑Seat Fees Drive Profit Recovery

By CNBC: Southwest Airlines on Wednesday forecast a surge in 2026 profits well above analysts' expectations as the carrier overhauls its half-century-old business model to include new moneymakers like bag and seat assignments.

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2026-01-28T13:44:12.096586-08:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Pressure Mounts on American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Amid Financial Losses and DCA Crash Anniversary

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: American Airlines faces growing pressure to replace CEO Robert Isom amid declining profits and strategic challenges.

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2026-01-28T12:14:44.717485-08:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram

Adani Airports urges India to relax seat caps on foreign airlines

By Reuters: Adani Airports on Wednesday urged India to ease limits on how many seats foreign airlines can sell on flights to and from the country, saying the curbs are holding back its ambition to become a global aviation hub.

2026-01-28T12:10:12.029609-08:00
Reuters

FedEx plans MD-11 cargo plane return by May 31 following UPS accident

By Reuters: FedEx said on Wednesday it is working with Boeing and U.S. aircraft safety regulators to return to service by May 31 the MD-11 cargo planes it grounded after the deadly crash of one of those jets operated by United Parcel Service in November.

2026-01-28T10:57:40.165993-08:00