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Bloomberg Law • Mallory Culhane

Families of Two Victims Sue UPS, Boeing and GE Over Kentucky Cargo-Jet Crash

Bloomberg Law reports: Family members of two individuals who died from the crash of a United Parcel Service Inc. cargo plane last month sued the shipping company and the aircraft’s manufacturers—Boeing Co.

Also: Simple Flying, The Independent, aeromorning.com and san.com
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Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 9:42 AM PST

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Reuters

Boeing must divest Spirit AeroSystems assets to proceed with merger, says US FTC

By Reuters: A U.S. regulator said on Wednesday it would require Boeing to divest significant Spirit AeroSystems assets to resolve competition concerns about its $8.3 billion acquisition of the company that manufactures major parts of fuselages and wings for aircraft including the Boeing 737.

2025-12-03T09:32:08.429817-08:00
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Skift • Darin Graham

American Airlines to Add 30% More Premium Seats Fleetwide, 50% on Long‑Haul by End of Decade

By Skift: American Airlines is betting big on high-paying travelers, with plans to increase premium seating by 30% across its fleet by the end of the decade, and by American Airlines will increase premium seating by 30% across its fleet — and 50% on long-haul routes — as demand for high-end travel continues to grow.

2025-12-03T09:24:30.442471-08:00
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Wall Street Journal • Connor Hart

Delta Says U.S. Government Shutdown Temporarily Reduced Demand, Will Weigh on Q4 Earnings

By Wall Street Journal: Bookings have bounced back after softening in November, according to the carrier.

Also: Airline Economics and Business Insider
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