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Southwest Airlines Cuts Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty and Boeing 737 Retirements

Southwest Airlines has withdrawn its financial forecast as the U.S.-China trade war impacts demand, marking the most significant industry uncertainty since COVID-19. The airline expects passenger capacity growth of 1% and continues its Boeing 737 fleet renewal, retiring 14 aircraft by Q1 2025.

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Southwest Airlines Cuts Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty and Boeing 737 Retirements Southwest Airlines has withdrawn its financial forecast as the U.S.-China trade war impacts demand, marking the most significant industry uncertainty since COVID-19. The airline expects passenger capacity growth of 1% and continues its Boeing 737 fleet renewal, retiring 14 aircraft by Q1 2025.

2025-04-23T13:51:23.180095-07:00

Southwest Airlines Cuts Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty and Boeing 737 Retirements

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Boeing Navigates Trade Tensions: Delivery Plans Unaffected by China Standoff Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg affirms that the ongoing U.S.-China trade war will not derail the company's financial recovery or aircraft delivery targets, despite Chinese airlines' refusal to accept new planes. Boeing plans to increase 737 Max production and recently secured an Air Force contract, reinforcing its recovery strategy.

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