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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has filed suit seeking temporary status‑quo protection to block what it says are unilateral changes to the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX fleet plans, escalating a legal dispute over aircraft deployment and pilot work rules.

2026-02-27T10:07:10.915193-08:00

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flydubai posts record FY2025 results and adds 737 MAX 9s to lift business-class capacity >3% in 2026

2026-02-26T02:41:16.636122-08:00

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American Airlines 737 MAX 8 found with apparent bullet holes after Medellín stop; investigation opened

2026-02-24T11:33:22.484038-08:00

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FAA issues immediate AD for Boeing 737 MAX after cabin and flight‑deck overheating risk

2026-02-24T12:10:25.413214-08:00

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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has filed suit seeking temporary status‑quo protection to block what it says are unilateral changes to the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX fleet plans, escalating a legal dispute over aircraft deployment and pilot work rules.

2026-02-27T10:07:10.915193-08:00

Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

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flydubai posts record FY2025 results and adds 737 MAX 9s to lift business-class capacity >3% in 2026 flydubai reported record FY2025 results — AED 13.6bn revenue and AED 2.2bn pre-tax profit — after carrying a record 15.7 million passengers across 140 destinations. The carrier is adding Boeing 737 MAX 9s, increasing business-class seat capacity by more than 3% in 2026 and lifting system capacity roughly 6%.

2026-02-26T02:41:16.636122-08:00

flydubai posts record FY2025 results and adds 737 MAX 9s to lift business-class capacity >3% in 2026

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FAA issues immediate AD for Boeing 737 MAX after cabin and flight‑deck overheating risk The FAA has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive (AD 2026-04-05) for Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 aircraft after a ground‑wire fault in the environmental control system was found to cause uncontrolled, dangerously high temperatures in the cabin and flight deck.

2026-02-24T12:10:25.413214-08:00

FAA issues immediate AD for Boeing 737 MAX after cabin and flight‑deck overheating risk

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American Airlines 737 MAX 8 found with apparent bullet holes after Medellín stop; investigation opened Maintenance crews discovered apparent bullet holes — including a projectile lodged in the right wing — on an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 after an overnight stop in Medellín. The aircraft was removed from service for inspection and both criminal and aviation authorities have opened probes.

2026-02-24T11:33:22.484038-08:00

American Airlines 737 MAX 8 found with apparent bullet holes after Medellín stop; investigation opened

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Jet2 completes Split Scimitar retrofit on 74 Boeing 737-800s to cut fuel burn and CO2 Jet2 has completed a two‑year retrofit installing Aviation Partners Boeing Split Scimitar winglets on 74 Boeing 737‑800s. The airline says the programme will reduce annual fuel burn and CO2 emissions across its narrowbody fleet, improving fuel efficiency and lowering operating costs.

2026-02-24T08:15:55.525598-08:00

Jet2 completes Split Scimitar retrofit on 74 Boeing 737-800s to cut fuel burn and CO2

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Supreme Court declines review; Texas appellate ruling in SWAPA 737 MAX revenue suit stands The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Boeing’s petition to overturn a Texas appellate decision in a lawsuit brought by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association seeking lost revenues tied to 737 MAX groundings, leaving the lower-court ruling intact and SWAPA’s damages claim able to proceed.

2026-02-23T13:13:03.921156-08:00

Supreme Court declines review; Texas appellate ruling in SWAPA 737 MAX revenue suit stands

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Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened A row of exit seats on a Batik Air Boeing 737 collapsed backward during takeoff, slamming into the row behind; no injuries were reported and a passenger narrowly avoided harm. Authorities have opened an investigation amid concerns about maintenance and safety standards at the Lion Air–owned carrier.

2026-02-23T11:53:16.898055-08:00

Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened

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Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s MODERN Logistics, a Brazilian freight/logistics operator, plans to expand capacity by adding Boeing 737-800s to its fleet, targeting accelerated network growth and higher cargo throughput. Details on timing and numbers were not disclosed.

2026-02-23T10:36:49.684848-08:00

Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s

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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

flydubai posts record FY2025 results and adds 737 MAX 9s to lift business-class capacity >3% in 2026

American Airlines 737 MAX 8 found with apparent bullet holes after Medellín stop; investigation opened

FAA issues immediate AD for Boeing 737 MAX after cabin and flight‑deck overheating risk

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