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Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

Lawsuits proliferate after fatal UPS Louisville crash, targeting UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate

Fifteen new lawsuits have been filed over the November 2025 UPS cargo flight crash near Louisville, Kentucky that killed 15 people and injured dozens more. The new filings name UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate, escalating legal scrutiny around the incident and its contributing factors.

2026-05-08T13:29:04.450147-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

Also: Alaska Airlines, Airline Economics and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00
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Simple Flying • Chris Loh

American Airlines Cuts Airbus A321XLR Order, Sells $1 Billion In Bonds For Over 30 New Planes

By Simple Flying: US legacy carrier American Airlines is looking to balance fleet expansion with financial discipline. The carrier recently announced the sale of $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds in order to fund 17 new aircraft purchases.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00