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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Southwest’s 2026 on-time performance falls sharply behind the industry

Southwest Airlines’ on-time performance has deteriorated sharply in 2026 under AirInsight’s zero-grace-period standard, leaving the carrier well behind the broader industry. The decline puts operational reliability at the center of scrutiny as Southwest contends with a widening performance gap.

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2026-09-04T06:05:48.565123-07:00

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Bloomberg • Anusha Ondaatjie, Asantha Sirimanne

Rajapaksa’s Son Remanded in Custody in Sri Lanka Airbus Probe

By Bloomberg: Former Sri Lankan strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa’s eldest son was remanded in custody after being arrested earlier Friday by the island’s anti-graft body probing an Airbus SE aircraft purchase by the national carrier.

Also: Reuters, Economic Times and CNA

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2026-09-04T06:36:42.797468-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Spirit Airlines

Bloomberg • Drake Bennett, Sri Taylor

Where Does Spirit Go When It Dies?

By Bloomberg: Behind the scenes with the skeleton crew that’s figuring out how to unwind every last bit of the airline.

Also: Bloomberg Law

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2026-09-04T05:07:25.156712-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320 Air India

Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off, injuring 24, investigators say

By Reuters: An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to New Delhi last month issued a stall warning when ‌seatbelt signs were off, while a rapid pitch up and then down threw passengers and cabin crew against overhead bins and injured 24 people, Indian investigators said.

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Air India A320neo Suffers Rare Triple Hydraulic Failure at 36,000 Feet, Injuring 24

AeroTime

Air India A320neo lost all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet

Also: FlightGlobal, Bloomberg, Airline Economics, thehindu.com, Live From A Lounge, Economic Times, Aviation Safety Network, AviationPros and 3 more

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2026-09-04T01:05:36.470290-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Air France-KLM moves chief operating officer across to lead Transavia

By FlightGlobal: Oltion Carkaxhija will focus on “reinforcing” Transavia’s position in the intra-European market. Air France-KLM Group chief operating officer Oltion Carkaxhija has been appointed chief executive of low-cost unit Transavia, as part of a management reshuffle.

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2026-09-04T07:05:22.573046-07:00

Europe Orders Airlines Boeing

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-09-04T07:13:55.994216-07:00

Supply Chain Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

By AeroTime: Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million to expand a facility in Poland that supports production of precision parts used in GTF and F-35 engines.

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2026-09-04T07:05:16.054323-07:00

MRO GA Aviation Safety & Regulation

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins

By Flying Magazine: Airworthiness directive affects O-235, O-540, and IO-540 powerplants.

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2026-09-04T07:06:36.366843-07:00

Southwest’s 2026 on-time performance falls sharply behind the industry

Rajapaksa’s Son Remanded in Custody in Sri Lanka Airbus Probe

Where Does Spirit Go When It Dies?

Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off, injuring 24, investigators say

Air India A320neo Suffers Rare Triple Hydraulic Failure at 36,000 Feet, Injuring 24

Air India A320neo lost all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet

Air France-KLM moves chief operating officer across to lead Transavia

Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s

Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins

Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins

Air France-KLM moves chief operating officer across to lead Transavia

Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

Rajapaksa’s Son Remanded in Custody in Sri Lanka Airbus Probe

Southwest Airlines’ On-Time Performance Falls Behind the Industry in 2026

Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Cool Investor Appetite for Airline Bonds

Brazil's Embraer gets firm order for eight additional E190-E2 jets from Japan's ANA

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Congo revokes licences of 16 air operators

FLY91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s for about $1 billion in largest ATR regional-airline deal in nearly a decade

Air Canada plans seven new international routes, including first North American service to Guangzhou

Southwest breaks ground on first lounges as premiumization push gathers pace

Airbus slows A330neo deliveries after horizontal tailplane quality issue, then resumes handovers

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