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FAA Concludes Southwest Airlines Safety Review with No Significant Issues

The Federal Aviation Administration concluded its review of Southwest Airlines, identifying no significant safety concerns despite earlier incidents. The evaluation, part of the Certificate Holder Evaluation Program, was prompted by multiple safety incidents earlier this year.

2024-12-18T17:47:41.349583-08:00

Reuters

Southwest Airlines Boosts Q4 Guidance on Strategic Changes and Strong Travel Demand

2024-12-05T06:23:35.718764-08:00

Seattle Times

FAA Declines Immediate Action on Boeing 737 MAX Engines Post Bird Strikes

2024-11-26T18:43:01.463736-08:00

NPR

Southwest Airlines B737 Struck by Bullet at Dallas Love Field

2024-11-15T22:16:48.792881-08:00

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Bloomberg Law

FAA Concludes Southwest Airlines Safety Review with No Significant Issues The Federal Aviation Administration concluded its review of Southwest Airlines, identifying no significant safety concerns despite earlier incidents. The evaluation, part of the Certificate Holder Evaluation Program, was prompted by multiple safety incidents earlier this year.

2024-12-18T17:47:41.349583-08:00

FAA Concludes Southwest Airlines Safety Review with No Significant Issues

Business Insider

Southwest 737 Near Collision at Long Beach Due to Occupied Runway A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 narrowly avoided a runway collision at Long Beach Airport after it was cleared to land on an occupied runway. The aircraft managed to decelerate in time, preventing a potential accident, highlighting ongoing challenges in runway operations and aviation safety protocols.

2024-12-13T05:28:24.593623-08:00

Southwest 737 Near Collision at Long Beach Due to Occupied Runway

Reuters

Southwest Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Free Flights Program Bias Claims A U.S. judge has ruled that Southwest Airlines must confront a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination from its now-defunct initiative that provided free flights to Hispanic college students. The suit hinges on claims by an affirmative action opponent regarding the program's fairness.

2024-12-06T14:23:32.415495-08:00

Southwest Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Free Flights Program Bias Claims

Reuters

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Southwest Airlines Boosts Q4 Guidance on Strategic Changes and Strong Travel Demand Southwest Airlines has raised its fourth-quarter revenue guidance, reflecting strong travel demand and the impact of recent strategic adjustments. The carrier anticipates operating revenue per available seat mile (RASM) growth of 5.5% to 7%, following the successful maturation of its new revenue management system.

2024-12-05T06:23:35.718764-08:00

Southwest Airlines Boosts Q4 Guidance on Strategic Changes and Strong Travel Demand

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SAAF Rooivalk Helicopters Withdrawn from UN Mission in DRC The South African Air Force has returned its Rooivalk attack helicopters from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they were part of the UN peacekeeping mission. The first helicopter was transported by a Silk Way Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 on November 27.

2024-12-02T00:47:30.661749-08:00

SAAF Rooivalk Helicopters Withdrawn from UN Mission in DRC

Associated Press

Southwest Adjusts Cabin Service Timing for Passenger Safety Effective December 4, Southwest Airlines will modify cabin service schedules to mitigate turbulence-related injury risks. This operational change is in response to data indicating a significant portion of airline incidents are turbulence-related, enhancing passenger and crew safety during flights.

2024-11-30T09:28:09.648010-08:00

Southwest Adjusts Cabin Service Timing for Passenger Safety

Seattle Times

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FAA Declines Immediate Action on Boeing 737 MAX Engines Post Bird Strikes The FAA concluded that immediate regulatory action on Boeing 737 MAX LEAP-1B engines is not warranted despite recent birdstrike incidents. This decision follows an internal review assessing potential vulnerability and impact on engine safety across the fleet.

2024-11-26T18:43:01.463736-08:00

FAA Declines Immediate Action on Boeing 737 MAX Engines Post Bird Strikes

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Southwest Airlines Adjusts Landing Procedures Amid Turbulence Concerns Starting December 4, Southwest Airlines will require flight attendants to be seated earlier during landings, as concerns over turbulence increase. Cabin preparations will begin at 18,000 feet instead of the conventional 10,000 feet to safeguard crew safety.

2024-11-26T15:07:37.255240-08:00

Southwest Airlines Adjusts Landing Procedures Amid Turbulence Concerns

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