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Reuters • David Shepardson

Exclusive: U.S. DOT poised to order 10% cut in scheduled flights at 40 major airports by Friday if shutdown persists

Reuters reports: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed on Wednesday that he would order a 10% reduction in scheduled air traffic at 40 major airports starting Friday unless a deal to end the federal government shutdown is reached.

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2025-11-05T13:21:36.126934-08:00

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 1:22 PM PST

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Associated Press • Associated Press

First U.S. civil trial over 737 Max Ethiopia crash opens as Boeing reaches additional settlements

By Associated Press: The first civil trial over the Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia is underway. A federal court jury in Chicago is being asked to decide how much Boeing must pay to the family of one of the 157 victims killed in the March 2019 crash.

Also: The Independent, aeromorning.com and africanews.com
2025-11-05T10:16:40.641322-08:00
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Reuters • Allison Lampert

Air Canada warns of rising labour costs and weak U.S. leisure demand as it prepares to take 35 aircraft in 2026

By Reuters: Air Canada is set to wrestle with higher labor costs and sluggish U.S. leisure travel in 2026, as the country's largest carrier plans to bring 35 new planes into its fleet, company executives told analysts on Wednesday.

Also: Wall Street Journal and Wings
2025-11-05T07:31:31.973582-08:00
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Cathay Pacific • News Release

Cathay considers repurchase of Qatar Airways’ entire stake in Cathay; buy-back subject to independent shareholder approval

By Cathay Pacific: The share buy-back remains subject to approval by Cathay’s independent shareholders.

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2025-11-05T07:43:10.806296-08:00