Southwest Airlines

Having crucial information such as runway closures mixed in with less important updates has been flagged as a concern by NTSB for years.

Archer Aviation and Southwest Airlines have partnered to evaluate the integration of Midnight air taxis into the carrier’s operations across California.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 that exhibited anomalous rudder movements may have been damaged during heavy winds, a preliminary NTSB report suggests.

Former US Airways Group CEO and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has joined the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors.

As demand remains healthy, airlines are managing capacity challenges amid supply chain woes, engine issues and significant aircraft delivery delays.

Southwest Airlines has adopted a shareholder rights plan, a so-called “poison pill” tactic, aimed at deterring hostile takeovers.

Carbon recycling company LanzaTech and SAF producer LanzaJet have launched an alternative to using technology to convert waste into liquid fuels.

On the heels of last year’s lucrative pilot contracts, flight attendants at U.S. airlines are beginning to reach their own agreements—and the pressure is on.

Southwest’s lowered guidance occurs after investor Elliott Investment Management recently invested $1.9 billion in the airline for an 11% stake in the company.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Seeing Southwest as the “most compelling airline turnaround opportunity” in recent decades, its newest large shareholder wants a fresh perspective at the helm.

Some investors reportedly feel the presentation "shows a naïveté about the airline industry and lacks a realistic plan to drive the targeted margin expansion."

An activist fund that is now one of Southwest Airlines’ largest investors is pushing for new leadership at the Dallas-based carrier’s Board and C-suite level.

The FAA Reauthorization Act includes approval for five new daily roundtrips from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport beyond the 1,250-mi. perimeter.

The results vary widely, as some airlines appear to stagnate while others make advancements.

German seatmaker Recaro and U.S. LCC Southwest Airlines have unveiled a new seat that will be fitted in new-production aircraft joining the carrier’s fleet.

Former Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly is receiving the award for his lifetime contributions to the global air transport industry.

Federal agencies are scrutinizing whether lucrative credit card programs are fair to consumers and smaller carriers.

A provision within the 1,000-plus-page law will exempt 10 new slots from the 1,250 mi. perimeter rule applied to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Nodding to past acquisitions, Southwest Airlines says “never say never” to considering another, though the company has no immediate plans to do so.

All four major U.S. carriers have reported Q1 2024 traffic performances superior to the same period of 2019.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

Recent commercial aviation industry movements include changes at several airlines, a lessor, an MRO provider, and a major global airports association.

While the four largest U.S. commercial carriers reported record-high operating revenues for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, only Delta was spared a net loss.