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Simple Flying | February 13, 2020

Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of the 737 MAX, has revised its expectations to say that it will not include the troubled aircraft in schedules until August. Previously the airline had said it hoped the plane would return by 6 June. The continued grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX jet is causing an ongoing issue for several airlines. None more so than Southwest, which has 34 grounded MAX aircraft and 310 on order, making it the operator of the largest fleet of MAX aircraft....

Business Aviation

SOUTHWEST | February 17, 2022

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") is excited to announce it has joined the Vision 2045 campaign, a collaboration among multiple organizations and companies to share films and resources that aim to inspire businesses and people to take action toward a more sustainable future. "Southwest® is honored to be part of the Vision 2045 campaign showcasing how the Company is making sustainability a priority through a series of near-ter...

United Airlines | June 15, 2020

United Airlines today announced that it plans on using its MileagePlus frequent flyer program as collateral to secure a $5-billion loan, which would enable the company to boast an expected $17 billion in total liquidity by the end of 2020’s third quarter. This figure also factors in an anticipated $4.5 billion to be made available to the carrier through the U.S. government’s ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’ (CARES Act) Loan Program, for ...

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GKN Aerospace | September 18, 2021

Vertical Aerospace, a leading British eVTOL manufacturer which is pioneering zero emissions aviation, announces a development and production agreement with world-leading technology supplier GKN Aerospace, who will provide the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) and aerostructures for the VA-X4. GKN Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced aerospace systems and components for all major aircraft and engine manufacturers, supporting a range of platforms spanning the mo...