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Southwest 737 Hit by Hail Near Nashville, Wing Damage Revealed

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 sustained substantial hail damage to wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges during descent into Nashville on May 2, 2025. There were no injuries, and the flight continued to land at BNA.

Breeze Airways Expands in July 2026 With New Service to Birmingham and Tallahassee

Breeze Airways will begin flying to Birmingham (BHM) and Tallahassee (TLH) in early July 2026 as part of a 17-route expansion, adding new nonstop options to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham and increasing competition across several leisure-heavy markets.

Runway Overrun in Kentucky: Citation XL Gear Collapses, Four Walk Away

A Cessna 560XL was substantially damaged after an aborted takeoff led to a runway overrun and landing gear collapse at Stuart Powell Field Airport in Danville, Kentucky, on February 6, 2026. No injuries were reported.

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Southwest 737 Hit by Hail Near Nashville, Wing Damage Revealed

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 sustained substantial hail damage to wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges during descent into Nashville on May 2, 2025. There were no injuries, and the flight continued to land at BNA.

Southwest 737 Hit by Hail Near Nashville, Wing Damage Revealed

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 sustained substantial hail damage to wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges during descent into Nashville on May 2, 2025. There were no injuries, and the flight continued to land at BNA.

Breeze Airways Expands in July 2026 With New Service to Birmingham and Tallahassee

Breeze Airways will begin flying to Birmingham (BHM) and Tallahassee (TLH) in early July 2026 as part of a 17-route expansion, adding new nonstop options to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham and increasing competition across several leisure-heavy markets.

Runway Overrun in Kentucky: Citation XL Gear Collapses, Four Walk Away

A Cessna 560XL was substantially damaged after an aborted takeoff led to a runway overrun and landing gear collapse at Stuart Powell Field Airport in Danville, Kentucky, on February 6, 2026. No injuries were reported.

Freedom Plane National Tour: A Boeing 737 Will Carry Founding-Era Documents to Eight U.S. Cities in 2026

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the National Archives is launching the Freedom Plane National Tour—flying original Founding-era records on a Boeing 737 to eight museums nationwide from March through August 2026, with free public access at every stop.

Maintenance Rigging Error Leaves Carb Heat Partly On, Engine Power Drops

A Cessna 172A sustained substantial damage during a forced landing on a frozen river south of Fairbanks International Airport, Alaska, after a partial loss of engine power during initial climb on March 16, 2025. One occupant reported minor injuries.

Engine Goes Silent Near Merrill Field, Cessna Drops into Parking Lot

A Cessna 182F lost engine power while turning final in the VFR pattern at Merrill Field, Anchorage, and landed in a vacant parking lot. The aircraft sustained substantial damage after striking a curb; two occupants were uninjured.

Two Inaugural Flights Mark the Official Start of Service at Hollywood Burbank Airport

We officially launched service at Hollywood Burbank Airport with two inaugural arrivals in a single day—one from Bellingham and one from Provo—kicking off operations with energy, welcoming smiles, and a memorable first-day atmosphere.

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Breeze Airways Expands in July 2026 With New Service to Birmingham and Tallahassee

Breeze Airways will begin flying to Birmingham (BHM) and Tallahassee (TLH) in early July 2026 as part of a 17-route expansion, adding new nonstop options to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham and increasing competition across several leisure-heavy markets.

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Southwest 737 Hit by Hail Near Nashville, Wing Damage Revealed

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 sustained substantial hail damage to wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges during descent into Nashville on May 2, 2025. There were no injuries, and the flight continued to land at BNA.

Breeze Airways Expands in July 2026 With New Service to Birmingham and Tallahassee

Breeze Airways will begin flying to Birmingham (BHM) and Tallahassee (TLH) in early July 2026 as part of a 17-route expansion, adding new nonstop options to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham and increasing competition across several leisure-heavy markets.

Runway Overrun in Kentucky: Citation XL Gear Collapses, Four Walk Away

A Cessna 560XL was substantially damaged after an aborted takeoff led to a runway overrun and landing gear collapse at Stuart Powell Field Airport in Danville, Kentucky, on February 6, 2026. No injuries were reported.

Freedom Plane National Tour: A Boeing 737 Will Carry Founding-Era Documents to Eight U.S. Cities in 2026

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the National Archives is launching the Freedom Plane National Tour—flying original Founding-era records on a Boeing 737 to eight museums nationwide from March through August 2026, with free public access at every stop.

Maintenance Rigging Error Leaves Carb Heat Partly On, Engine Power Drops

A Cessna 172A sustained substantial damage during a forced landing on a frozen river south of Fairbanks International Airport, Alaska, after a partial loss of engine power during initial climb on March 16, 2025. One occupant reported minor injuries.