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CBS News

Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash victim

A US jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of Samya Stumo, killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 737 MAX crash. Reports indicate Boeing had already admitted liability, making the trial focused on damages—potentially setting a higher benchmark for remaining claimants.

Aviation A2Z • Karan Bhatta

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

View from the Wing • Gary Leff

Boeing Hit With $49.5 Million Verdict For One 737 MAX Death

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

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.

Also: Airline Economics and Aviation Week

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

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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 2 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

Orders Airbus Airlines

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

Hydrogen Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Charles Alcock

H2Fly Chases Hydrogen Power Density Boost for Aviation

By AINonline: Fuel cell systems need at least 2 kW/kg to be competitive.

2026-05-14T09:27:39.655287-07:00

Routes North America Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines United Airlines

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