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TCAS RA after U.S. Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 on approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe

A U.S. Army Black Hawk crossed in front of a United Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to John Wayne (Santa Ana), triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory and prompting an ATC warning captured on audio. The FAA has opened an investigation into the close call.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

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United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy

2026-03-26T03:30:40.975645-07:00

Skift

United accelerates fleet and cabin overhaul — 250+ jets, A321/787-9 upgauging cuts fuel burn 36%

2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00

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JetBlue hires advisers to explore sale or merger with United, Alaska or Southwest amid antitrust scrutiny

2026-03-25T11:07:20.508922-07:00

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TCAS RA after U.S. Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 on approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe A U.S. Army Black Hawk crossed in front of a United Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to John Wayne (Santa Ana), triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory and prompting an ATC warning captured on audio. The FAA has opened an investigation into the close call.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

TCAS RA after U.S. Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 on approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe

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United unveils CRJ450 and broad hard‑product cabin changes at LAX media day At a high‑profile media day held in its LAX hangar, United unveiled the CRJ450 — a new regional variant — and announced a wide set of cabin hard‑product changes across its fleet. The moves signal a coordinated refresh of short‑haul capacity and onboard product offerings.

2026-03-26T04:00:06.553839-07:00

United unveils CRJ450 and broad hard‑product cabin changes at LAX media day

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United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy United unveiled a Boeing 787-9 configured with up to 99 premium seats — 46% of the airplane — marking roughly a 20% increase in premium seats versus its existing 787-9s. The premium-heavy layout underscores United's push to monetize high‑yield demand on long‑haul routes.

2026-03-26T03:30:40.975645-07:00

United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy

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JetBlue hires advisers to explore sale or merger with United, Alaska or Southwest amid antitrust scrutiny JetBlue has hired advisers to evaluate strategic options, including a potential sale or merger, with United, Alaska and Southwest identified as frontrunners. Management is weighing combinations while factoring in rising antitrust scrutiny in Washington that could determine deal viability.

2026-03-25T11:07:20.508922-07:00

JetBlue hires advisers to explore sale or merger with United, Alaska or Southwest amid antitrust scrutiny

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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters in Los Angeles the carrier will not commit to buying future airplanes unless it has a clear propulsion choice, and he conceded United currently has little leverage over engine OEMs — a constraint on its negotiation power.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00

United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

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United and American to each add 250+ aircraft in compressed two‑year windows, triggering major US fleet refresh United will receive more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028 — the largest two‑year intake any airline has taken — and American plans to add over 250 aircraft across the next two years. Deliveries will introduce new subfleets, premium cabins and redesigned regional jets.

2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00

United and American to each add 250+ aircraft in compressed two‑year windows, triggering major US fleet refresh

The Air Current

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United CEO publicly doubts eVTOL airport‑shuttle model, flags concern over Archer tie‑up United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly questioned the commercial viability of eVTOLs as airport shuttles and signalled concern about United's partnership with Archer Aviation. His remarks introduce fresh uncertainty about carriers' willingness to underwrite near‑term urban air mobility launch models and partnerships.

2026-03-24T10:38:46.953442-07:00

United CEO publicly doubts eVTOL airport‑shuttle model, flags concern over Archer tie‑up

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United begins final mediated bargaining with 30,000 flight attendants as strike risk looms United Airlines and its flight attendant union begin a final, four-day round of mediated bargaining this week after nearly six years without a contract for more than 30,000 cabin crew; the negotiations will determine potential pay gains or a move toward strike action that could disrupt operations.

2026-03-24T05:15:22.579834-07:00

United begins final mediated bargaining with 30,000 flight attendants as strike risk looms

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TCAS RA after U.S. Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 on approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe

United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy

United accelerates fleet and cabin overhaul — 250+ jets, A321/787-9 upgauging cuts fuel burn 36%

JetBlue hires advisers to explore sale or merger with United, Alaska or Southwest amid antitrust scrutiny

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