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Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 Diverts to Honolulu Following Engine Issue

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 declared an emergency and diverted to Honolulu. The airline stated an engine experienced a performance issue. Southwest has since removed its 34 MAX 8 aircraft from scheduled service.

07/26/2026 · Alabama edition

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft declared an emergency and diverted its flight to Honolulu. The incident occurred after an engine on the aircraft experienced a performance issue, according to a statement from Southwest Airlines.

Following the event, Southwest Airlines removed its 34 Boeing MAX 8 aircraft from scheduled service. The airline's fleet includes over 750 Boeing 737s in total. The specific aircraft involved in the diversion made an emergency landing in Orlando.

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