Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025, 1:22 PM PDT
2025-05-16T13:22:41.609120-07:00 2025-05-16T13:22:41.609120-07:00 (2025-05-16T13:22:41.609120-07:00)
Reuters
• Allison Lampert
Boeing Nears Nonprosecution Deal in 737 MAX Crash Fraud Case
By Reuters: Boeing has reached a tentative nonprosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people, people familiar with the matter said.
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Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Delta Air Lines Appoints Brad Sheehan as New SVP Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance
By Breitflyte: Delta has announced the appointment of Brad Sheehan as the carrier’s new SVP – Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Sheehan will succeed David Garrison, who is retiring after an illustrious 34-year career with Delta.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
Boeing Secures Major Widebody Orders From Qatar Airways and Etihad, Lifts Investor Confidence
By AirInsight: Boeing’s week saw orders: Qatar Airways' for 160 widebodies and Etihad’s deal boosted investor confidence, despite geopolitical and production challenges.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Edelweiss Airbus A350-900 Takes to the Skies on its First Long Haul Flight
By Breitflyte: Edelweiss’ first long-haul Airbus A350-900 flight took to the skies on Thursday (May 15th), with 200 passengers to Las Vegas. The carrier’s second A350 will be deployed on daily Zurich-Vancouver service from July 2025. .
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Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
American Airlines trials free inflight Wi-Fi before 2026 launch
By Runway Girl: American Airlines is trialing inflight Wi-Fi on select flights in advance of its planned launch in January 2026 on 90% of the fleet.
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AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
US Lawmakers: Outages, Crashes Underscore Urgency of FAA Bill Implementation
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.
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Corporate Jet Investor
Kenny Dichter launches Real Jet, his third business jet charter brokerage
By Corporate Jet Investor: Kenny Dichter has launched his third business jet company with Real Jet, a charter brokerage. Dichter founded membership company Wheels Up in 2013 and Marquis Jet, selling jet cards for NetJets, in 2001.
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GlobalAir.com
