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United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas

US investigators determined a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER was damaged in a tail-strike on landing at Las Vegas after the pilot did not maintain the correct pitch during the flare. The first officer was manually flying on approach from Washington Dulles on 2 July.

2026-04-17T03:48:31.308691-07:00

Bloomberg

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

2026-04-16T20:17:31.767441-07:00

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FAA orders summer flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare to prevent overscheduling amid United–American hub fight

2026-04-16T16:16:26.144752-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

T-Mobile ends free inflight Wi‑Fi for American and United customers as airlines pivot to Starlink connectivity

2026-04-16T05:59:34.065262-07:00

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United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas US investigators determined a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER was damaged in a tail-strike on landing at Las Vegas after the pilot did not maintain the correct pitch during the flare. The first officer was manually flying on approach from Washington Dulles on 2 July.

2026-04-17T03:48:31.308691-07:00

United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas

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United launches in-house pilot flight school with diversity scholarships United Airlines is seeking to expand pilot diversity by creating its own flight school and funding scholarships as part of a broader effort to broaden participation in the cockpit. The initiative adds a carrier-controlled pipeline to complement existing recruiting and training pathways.

2026-04-17T01:14:11.964546-07:00

United launches in-house pilot flight school with diversity scholarships

Bloomberg

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure A potential United–American tie-up would further concentrate the US airline market, potentially cutting the number of major carriers to just three. For passengers, the shift could mean fewer competitive choices and greater leverage for the combined network over pricing, schedules, and service reliability.

2026-04-16T20:17:31.767441-07:00

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

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FAA orders summer flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare to prevent overscheduling amid United–American hub fight The FAA and U.S. DOT are ordering airlines to cut roughly 300 flights per day at Chicago O’Hare on the busiest summer days to reduce delays and avoid network disruption. The action follows carriers scheduling more flights than ORD can handle and intensifies the United–American slot and gate rivalry.

2026-04-16T16:16:26.144752-07:00

FAA orders summer flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare to prevent overscheduling amid United–American hub fight

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T-Mobile ends free inflight Wi‑Fi for American and United customers as airlines pivot to Starlink connectivity T-Mobile has removed United from its inflight Wi‑Fi offering and appears to have dropped free access for passengers with T‑Mobile plans on American and United. The carriers deny a deliberate T‑Mobile or connectivity pull; T‑Mobile provides a vague explanation while continuing to roll Starlink-based onboard Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-16T05:59:34.065262-07:00

T-Mobile ends free inflight Wi‑Fi for American and United customers as airlines pivot to Starlink connectivity

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United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows United Airlines’ proposed consolidation with American Airlines is facing resistance from US policymakers, with the White House declining to weigh in while flagging potential antitrust concerns. The bid—raised by CEO Scott Kirby in discussions including a late-February meeting with President Trump—now appears threatened by regulatory and legislative hurdles.

2026-04-14T21:23:58.907846-07:00

United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows

Bloomberg

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United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials United CEO Scott Kirby has raised the idea of combining with American Airlines with multiple US government officials, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The discussions reportedly took place over recent months and included a meeting with President Donald Trump in late February, but have not progressed to a deal.

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

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NTSB preliminary findings: United 737-800 taxied prematurely, hit Denver de-icing trucks US investigators say a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 collided with two de-icing trucks at Denver International after the jet began taxiing prematurely, with the crew apparently believing de-icing was complete. The aircraft was preparing for a 6 March service to Nashville, with the NTSB’s preliminary assessment now disclosed.

2026-04-10T00:09:04.722273-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings: United 737-800 taxied prematurely, hit Denver de-icing trucks

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United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

FAA orders summer flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare to prevent overscheduling amid United–American hub fight

T-Mobile ends free inflight Wi‑Fi for American and United customers as airlines pivot to Starlink connectivity

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