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Southwest Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 MSN 42617

Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has added another aircraft to its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42617. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines developed by CFM International, aligning with the airline’s ongoing investment in the B737 MAX family.

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Southwest Airlines Adds B737-8 With LEAP-1B28 Engines

Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 42617. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines and represents another addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy.

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Southwest Airlines Receives B737-8 Serial 68892

Southwest Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68892, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering significant performance improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.

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Southwest Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 Serial 68894

Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of the Boeing 737 in the world, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 68894. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, continuing the airline’s commitment to fleet standardization and operational efficiency.

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Southwest Airlines And China Airlines Group Plan Interline Partnership

Southwest Airlines (US) and China Airlines Group (Taiwan) are engaged in discussions to establish a new interline partnership. This collaboration is expected to be formalized in early 2026, with ticket sales anticipated to commence later in 2025. Interline agreements allow airlines to coordinate schedules and provide smoother connections for passengers traveling on multiple carriers.

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Trump Administration Drops DOT Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines

The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines, which alleged the carrier engaged in misleading flight scheduling practices. The case, initiated during President Biden’s tenure, centered on accusations that Southwest had advertised and sold tickets for flights it was unlikely to operate as scheduled.

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Southwest Airlines Firms B737-7 Orders, Plans 50 Retirements

Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.

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Southwest Airlines Names Brian Kilburn As VP Of Cargo Operations

Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the U.S., has appointed Brian Kilburn as its new Vice President of Cargo, Provisioning, and Ground Support Equipment, marking a key leadership transition within its operations division. Kilburn steps into the role following the retirement of Wally Devereaux, a long-serving executive known for developing Southwest’s cargo division into a reliable revenue stream.

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Southwest Airlines Takes Delivery Of Boeing 737-8

Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has expanded its 737 fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68629. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, produced by CFM International, and supports the airline’s ongoing commitment to fleet modernization and fuel efficiency.