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Alaska Airlines To Receive Boeing 737-8 MAX MSN 67509

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Alaska Airlines is preparing to expand its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, reinforcing its long-term fleet renewal program. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number 67509, will be registered as N814AK. This addition continues Alaska’s steady integration of the MAX family, which has become central to its strategy of enhancing efficiency and passenger comfort…

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Hawaiian Airlines Appoints Diana Birkett Rakow as CEO

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Hawaiian Airlines has announced that Diana Birkett Rakow will become Chief Executive Officer on October 29, 2025, succeeding Joe Sprague, who is retiring after a distinguished 25-year career with Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Hawaiian Airlines. The leadership change comes as Hawaiian continues its integration into Alaska Air Groupand prepares to operate under a single FAA operating certificate later this fall.

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Hawaiian Airlines Converts Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10

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Hawaiian Airlines, now operating under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan with a significant adjustment: the conversion of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner orders into the larger-capacity 787-10 variant. The decision underscores the group’s evolving approach to fleet optimization and capacity planning across its long-haul network.

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Southwest and China Airlines Launch Interline Partnership

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Southwest Airlines has entered into a new interline partnership with China Airlines, marking a strategic expansion of its international connectivity. Announced in June 2025, the agreement will allow passengers to book combined tickets that begin with Southwest’s domestic U.S. flights and continue seamlessly on China Airlines’ transpacific services. The operational rollout is set for early 2026.

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Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Three Routes, Boosts Other Services

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Hawaiian Airlines has announced a significant network adjustment, cutting three international and domestic routes later this year while redeploying capacity to higher-performing markets. The changes, effective in November 2025, come as part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to optimize aircraft utilization and route profitability.

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Alaska Airlines To Launch London & Reykjavik Flights With New 787 Livery

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Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…

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Virgin Australia Receives Boeing 737-8 MAX VH-8IJ With LEAP-1B

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Virgin Australia has strengthened its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, manufactured at Boeing’s Seattle facility. The aircraft carries the manufacturer serial number 65126 and is registered as VH-8IJ, joining the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle jets.

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Virgin Atlantic A330neo To Seattle Diverts Due To Cruise Instability

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A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Seattle made an unscheduled diversion after its Airbus A330-900 (A330neo)experienced airspeed irregularities at cruising altitude. Operating as flight VS105, the aircraft had departed London Heathrow and was at 35,000 feet over Scotland when the flight crew observed concerning fluctuations in indicated airspeed ranging between 450 and 550 mph.

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SCAT Airlines Adds Fourth B737 MAX 8 To Its Fleet

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SCAT Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, further strengthening its growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 61827 and registered locally as UP-B3743, landed at Shymkent International Airport on July 23, 2025, following a delivery route from Seattle, with an intermediate stop in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Alaska Air Group To Open Hawaiian Bases In Seattle By 2026

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Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, has announced plans to establish new pilot and flight attendant bases for the Hawaiian brand in Seattle, with operations set to begin in March 2026. This move represents a significant step in the post-merger integration of Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska’s mainland infrastructure.