Washington PostNatalie B Compton

Southwest's first day of assigned seating sparks boarding and overhead-bin clashes

Southwest's shift to assigned seating has begun, and the carrier's first day of assigned boarding is already producing visible friction: passengers are contesting boarding order and overhead bin space. The change alters boarding behaviour, gate operations and passenger experience as the airline moves away from open seating.

2026-01-28T08:09:27.965216-08:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

BA assisting probe after A350-1000 sheds wheel on take-off

By FlightGlobal: British Airways is assisting with investigation after a main landing-gear wheel detached from an Airbus A350-1000 on take-off from Las Vegas. The 26 January incident was captured on a live surveillance camera at the airport, with sparks emerging from the main landing-gear as the twinjet accelerated along runway 26R.

2026-01-28T02:39:09.115258-08:00
Reuters

Textron Q4 Strengthened by Aftermarket Demand and Deliveries, but 2026 Profit Forecast Misses Estimates

By Reuters: Textron posted a rise in fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, as its mainstay aviation segment benefited from strong demand for aftermarket services and higher aircraft deliveries.

2026-01-28T05:19:51.464368-08:00
ch-aviation

DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos, sourced from Air Ghana

By ch-aviation: DHL Aviation SSA (Sub-Saharan Africa) has announced it has based two dedicated B737-400(SF) freighters, sourced from Air Ghana (GO, Accra) and operated under...

2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00