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Chicago jury awards $49.5M damages in 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash case

A federal jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash involving Ethiopian Airlines. The verdict adds to ongoing civil litigation tied to the aircraft’s 737 MAX accident record.

Aviation A2Z • Karan Bhatta

Boeing Hit With $49.5M Verdict Over Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX Crash

Aviation24 • André Orban

Justice for Samya Stumo: Jury orders Boeing to pay $49.5 million in 737 MAX death

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Taiwan's Starlux Airlines plans $159mn raise in mid-2Q26

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Italy’s Top Court Rules AGCM Discriminated Against Ryanair, Orders €4.2m Fine Repaid

By Aviation Source: Italy’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has annulled a €4.2 million fine imposed by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) on Ryanair, finding discrimination of the airline.

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Nippon Cargo Airlines mid-3Q25 sale dents NYK profit

By ch-aviation: The sale of NCA - Nippon Cargo Airlines (KZ, Tokyo Narita) contributed to a 55.7% drop in net profit for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Qantas faces union pressure over AI strategy

By ch-aviation: The Australian Services Union (ASU) has requested an urgent meeting with Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) chief executive Vanessa Hudson regarding the airline's artificial intelligence strategy.

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Copa turns better-than-expected Q1 profit, with ‘strong’ demand despite fuel spike

By FlightGlobal: Copa's chief executive expresses little concern about fuel shortages, noting his airline sources most of its fuel from refineries in Mexico and the USA.

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Merlin to Bring Military Autonomy Platform to Commercial Air Cargo

By Flying Magazine: Company’s inaugural Condor family of products will add autonomy to large, multi-crew civil and military airframes.

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Merlin launches autonomous flight system for large commercial cargo aircraft

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Merlin rolls out autonomous flight technology envisioned for large jets

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The Points Guy • Sean Cudahy

United unveils new Tokyo route, nonstop US flights to Japan's top ski destination

By The Points Guy: United Airlines plans to launch two new routes to Japan this fall and winter, including service to Japan's top ski destination, Sapporo.

Airline Geeks

United Adds New Routes to Japan

Live and Let's Fly

United Airlines Adds First-Ever Nonstop Flights From Continental U.S. To Sapporo

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Chicago jury awards $49.5M damages in 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash case

Boeing Hit With $49.5M Verdict Over Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX Crash

Justice for Samya Stumo: Jury orders Boeing to pay $49.5 million in 737 MAX death

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines plans $159mn raise in mid-2Q26

Italy’s Top Court Rules AGCM Discriminated Against Ryanair, Orders €4.2m Fine Repaid

Nippon Cargo Airlines mid-3Q25 sale dents NYK profit

Qantas faces union pressure over AI strategy

Copa turns better-than-expected Q1 profit, with ‘strong’ demand despite fuel spike

Merlin to Bring Military Autonomy Platform to Commercial Air Cargo

Merlin launches autonomous flight system for large commercial cargo aircraft

Merlin rolls out autonomous flight technology envisioned for large jets

United unveils new Tokyo route, nonstop US flights to Japan's top ski destination

United Adds New Routes to Japan

United Airlines Adds First-Ever Nonstop Flights From Continental U.S. To Sapporo

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines plans $159mn raise in mid-2Q26

Nippon Cargo Airlines mid-3Q25 sale dents NYK profit

Italy’s Top Court Rules AGCM Discriminated Against Ryanair, Orders €4.2m Fine Repaid

Qantas faces union pressure over AI strategy

Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family

Copa turns better-than-expected Q1 profit, with ‘strong’ demand despite fuel spike

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