Tag Archives: Southwest Airlines
Tag Archives: Southwest Airlines
Aviation BusinessWhere has the 737 MAX been flying?
The Boeing 737 MAX is definitively back. Though there are still plenty of people who say they won’t fly on the troubled airplane (which was grounded worldwide after two deadly crashes linked to design faults), airlines are putting the plane back into service. That of course comes on the heels of most global regulators giving … Read More
By Gabriel Leigh
Major IncidentPerson struck and killed by landing Southwest 737 in Austin
A person was struck and killed by a landing Southwest Airlines 737 at Austin Airport on 7 May. The person was on Runway 17R as flight WN1392 touched down in Austin from Dallas. Authorities are investigating to determine who the person is and how they got on the runway. Read More
By Ian Petchenik
Aircraft IncidentAvTalk Episode 30: Engine Trouble
On this episode of AvTalk, we take an in depth look at Southwest flight 1380, including some of the media coverage after the accident. And we talk to Jon Ostrower about the new Emergency Airworthiness Directive requiring inspections of the CFM56-7B engine. We also see how engine issues are affecting the 787-9 and we try … Read More
By Ian Petchenik
Major IncidentFlightradar24 Data Related to Southwest Airlines Flight 1380
On 17 April 2018, Southwest Airlines flight 1380 from New York to Dallas suffered an uncontained engine failure of the number 1 (left hand) engine. The aircraft diverted safely to Philadelphia. Southwest Airlines and the NTSB have confirmed that there was one passenger fatality aboard flight 1380. Read More
By Ian Petchenik- AvTalk Podcast
AvTalk Episode 17: The C Series Double Take
On this episode of AvTalk, we sit down with Jon Ostrower, CNN’s aviation editor, for an extended conversation about the recent Airbus and Bombardier C Series news. Jason makes a quick trip to France for the A330neo’s first flight, we go around for one last pass at Air Berlin, and we run through some news … Read More
By Ian Petchenik 
Special EventOut with the Old, in with the MAX at Southwest
On Friday, 29 September Southwest Airlines retired the last 30 737-300 ‘Classics’ in its fleet ahead of the 737 MAX’s entry into service today. Southwest was the launch customer for the 737-300 in 1984 and took delivery of 150 of the type direct from Boeing. Southwest currently has 200 737 MAX on order. Read More
By Ian Petchenik- AvTalk Podcast
AvTalk Episode 13: Hurricanes and DSLRs
In episode 13, we look at the effects of Hurricane Harvey on aviation and see how airlines are helping with relief efforts. GE Aviation retires the oldest active 747. Southwest Airlines takes delivery of its first 737 MAX and American Airlines isn’t too far behind. We get surprised by the possible new home for the … Read More
By Ian Petchenik 
Special Aircraft TrackingThis Week in the Air—August 22-28
This past week was an eventful one for Flightradar24 and the aviation world. From great strides in our coverage to a host a special flights, here are some of the notable aviation events from the past week. Read More
By Ian Petchenik