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NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

An updated NTSB report says air traffic controllers encouraged the crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” during the approach that led to a March 2024 runway excursion at Houston. The overrun ended with the aircraft’s left main landing gear collapsing.

2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00

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United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

2025-12-31T03:30:10.079949-08:00

One Mile at a Time

Near‑miss at Houston IAH after departing jet turns into parallel departure path, triggers TCAS RA

2025-12-28T03:20:58.221569-08:00

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Azul wins US Chapter 11 approval; clears $950M raise and $1.34B share offering while cutting >$2.6B of debt and leases

2025-12-23T14:45:48.765985-08:00

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NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion An updated NTSB report says air traffic controllers encouraged the crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” during the approach that led to a March 2024 runway excursion at Houston. The overrun ended with the aircraft’s left main landing gear collapsing.

2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00

NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

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United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise A United Airlines captain delayed departure after determining cabin crew were too fatigued to work, refusing to push attendants in the interest of crew safety and drawing passenger praise. The decision prioritized safety over on-time performance and produced a short operational delay.

2025-12-31T03:30:10.079949-08:00

United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

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Near‑miss at Houston IAH after departing jet turns into parallel departure path, triggers TCAS RA A United Express regional jet departing Houston George Bush Intercontinental narrowly avoided a mid‑air collision after a neighboring departure, operated by Volaris, turned the wrong way into its path. The United crew received a TCAS resolution advisory seconds after liftoff while still low and in proximity to the other aircraft.

2025-12-28T03:20:58.221569-08:00

Near‑miss at Houston IAH after departing jet turns into parallel departure path, triggers TCAS RA

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American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger American Airlines has taken a minority equity stake in Republic Airways after receiving shares tied to the Republic–Mesa merger completed last month. The transfer makes American a direct shareholder in the combined regional carrier as integration of Republic and Mesa advances.

2025-12-27T04:16:05.347237-08:00

American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger

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United signs sale-and-leaseback with SMBC Aviation Capital for 20 Boeing 737-9 (MAX) aircraft United Airlines has signed a sale-and-leaseback with SMBC Aviation Capital covering 20 Boeing 737-9 (MAX) aircraft. The transaction secures financing for United’s narrowbody fleet through a sale-and-leaseback arrangement while keeping the jets in United service.

2025-12-26T05:18:00.785740-08:00

United signs sale-and-leaseback with SMBC Aviation Capital for 20 Boeing 737-9 (MAX) aircraft

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Azul wins US Chapter 11 approval; clears $950M raise and $1.34B share offering while cutting >$2.6B of debt and leases A U.S. bankruptcy court approved Azul's Chapter 11 restructuring, enabling cuts of over $2.6 billion in debt and lease obligations and clearing a $950 million capital raise — including $100 million commitments each from United and American — alongside a $1.34 billion share offering.

2025-12-23T14:45:48.765985-08:00

Azul wins US Chapter 11 approval; clears $950M raise and $1.34B share offering while cutting >$2.6B of debt and leases

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United mirrors American with new ORD nonstops to Erie, Lincoln and Tri‑Cities, escalating hub turf war United Airlines will add nonstop service from Chicago O'Hare to Erie (ERI), Lincoln (LNK) and Tri‑Cities, Tennessee (TRI) in its Summer 2026 schedule, directly mirroring route additions announced by American Airlines. The matching moves intensify a turf battle for dominance at ORD as both carriers rapidly copy each other's network plays.

2025-12-19T11:21:00.277244-08:00

United mirrors American with new ORD nonstops to Erie, Lincoln and Tri‑Cities, escalating hub turf war

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American places first A321XLR into service, debuts on JFK–LAX ahead of international deployment American Airlines placed its first Airbus A321XLR into commercial service on December 18, debuting the type on a JFK–LAX transcontinental rotation before moving the jet to international routes. Early onboard reports praise the Flagship Suite but say swing‑out screens must be stowed for meal service, disrupting service flow.

2025-12-18T04:04:31.815065-08:00

American places first A321XLR into service, debuts on JFK–LAX ahead of international deployment

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NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

Near‑miss at Houston IAH after departing jet turns into parallel departure path, triggers TCAS RA

Azul wins US Chapter 11 approval; clears $950M raise and $1.34B share offering while cutting >$2.6B of debt and leases

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