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Chicago jury awards $49.5 million to family of Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX Flight 302 victim, setting a higher civil-liability be

A Chicago jury awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old American killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash (Flight 302). Boeing had already admitted liability, so the trial focused on damages after two hours of deliberation.

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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2026-05-14T05:28:04.529166-07:00

AI Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

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.

2026-05-14T15:04:04.363769-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

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.

2026-05-14T15:32:43.597473-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

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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2026-05-14T12:10:30.726646-07:00

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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.

Unmanned Airspace

Merlin launches autonomous flight system for large commercial cargo aircraft

FlightGlobal

Merlin rolls out autonomous flight technology envisioned for large jets

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2026-05-14T10:50:57.055655-07:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

JetBlue Expands ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership with United Airlines by Opening Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits

By Breitflyte: Joe Breitfeller 5 hours ago 2 min read JetBlue has today announced an expansion of their ‘Blue Sky’ partnership with United Airlines, with the introduction of reciprocal loyalty benefits for TrueBlue and MileagePlus members.

Airline Geeks

United, JetBlue Start Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits

thebulkheadseat.com

JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Loyalty Perks Under Blue Sky Partnership

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2026-05-14T10:55:50.146866-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Wizz Air Celebrates Milestone with Delivery of 200th Airbus A321neo Aircraft

By Aviation Source: Wizz Air has taken delivery of its 200th Airbus A321neo family aircraft - becoming its eighth extended long-range A321XLR variant.

2026-05-14T10:37:55.049202-07:00

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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