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Last Updated: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 9:15 PM PDT
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Southwest may be preparing to stretch beyond its traditional boundaries and into Europe by adding an entirely different aircraft type to its fleet
By AeroTime: Southwest Airlines has filed for global route authority and CEO Bob Jordan admits flying to Europe would require new aircraft. Would the all-737 carrier really expand across the Atlantic to Europe?.

Ryanair B737 MAX 8 (FR3208) Declares Emergency, Diverts from Manchester to Bordeaux
By Aviation Source: Ryanair flight FR3208, a B737 MAX 8 enroute to Malaga from Manchester, declared an emergency before diverting to Bordeaux on 18 September.

Vietnam government raises ownership stake in Vietnam Airlines to 47%
By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Vietnam Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

“Get off the iPad!” — ATC warns Spirit flight as it nears Air Force One
By Ars Technica: Do not be slow to comply with ATC instructions.

Uber Invests in Flytrex to Launch Uber Eats Drone Deliveries in U.S. Pilot Markets by End of 2025
By dronelife.com: Uber has partnered with Flytrex to launch drone delivery for Uber Eats in U.S. pilot markets by the end of 2025.

Civic groups urge faster reopening of Muan Airport in South Korea
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Mexico Implements Two‑Step APIS Authorization Process for Business Aviation
By AINonline: The new process involves a two-step authorization.