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Associated Press • Josh Funk

Southwest 737 near-miss over Nashville tied to ATC routing and go-around maneuver; aircraft came within 500 feet

Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s nearly collided over Nashville International Airport (BNA) on April 18 after a go-around and an apparent air traffic controller instruction placed one aircraft into the other’s path. Pilots took emergency evasive action as the planes closed to about 500 feet, according to reports.

CNN • Alexandra Skores

Alarms sound in the cockpit as two Southwest jets fly dangerously close near Nashville International Airport

View from the Wing • Gary Leff

Air Traffic Control Put Two Southwest Jets On A Collision Course In Nashville

Also: Paddle Your Own Kanoo, The Independent, thebulkheadseat.com, aeroxplorer.com, newschannel5.com, Fortune and 3 more

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

East Midlands Airport Sees Strong Passenger Surge in March and Easter

By Aviation Source: East Midlands Airport (EMA) has reported a busy March and Easter period, with passenger numbers pointing to another successful summer ahead.

2026-04-20T16:08:22.632540-07:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines to Open New Admirals Club Lounge in Nashville

By Breitflyte: American Airlines has today announced plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club lounge at Nashville International Airport’s new Concourse A. With construction scheduled to start in 2027, the new space will be inspired by the magic of ‘Music City.’.

Also: The Points Guy, American Airlines and thebulkheadseat.com

2026-04-20T16:22:28.955585-07:00

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Bloomberg • Sri Taylor

Alaska Air Suspends 2026 Guidance as Fuel Prices Batter Industry

By Bloomberg: Alaska Air Group Inc. suspended its full-year profit guidance and forecast a deeper loss than Wall Street expects for the second quarter, as the US carrier grapples with rising fuel costs amid war in the Middle East.

CNBC

Alaska Air pulls 2026 profit forecast amid fuel costs related uncertainty

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2026 results - Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air

Also: Seeking Alpha, airwaysmag.com and news.bgov.com

2026-04-20T15:34:48.802075-07:00

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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille, Ryan Gould, Siddharth Philip

Spirit Floats Government Stake to Avoid Possible Liquidation

By Bloomberg: Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. has floated offering the US government an equity stake in the discount carrier to help stave off its potential liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.

View from the Wing

Spirit Wants Taxpayers To Own Part Of The Airline

The Points Guy

Spirit offers equity stake in exchange for US government aid, report says

2026-04-20T12:02:51.873490-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

FAA, Brazil Issue Alert for Embraer Jets

By Flying Magazine: Civil aviation authorities in Brazil are warning of an “unsafe condition” on all Embraer EMB 545 Legacy 450 and EMB 550 Legacy 500 business jets.

Also: FlightGlobal

2026-04-20T14:01:59.311899-07:00

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British Airways • British Airways

City lights and coastal charm: British Airways launches St. Louis and Guernsey

By British Airways: Two new British Airways routes took to the skies yesterday, as the first flights to St. Louis, Missouri in the US, and Guernsey in the Channel Islands departed from London.