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Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

A federal jury in Chicago ordered Boeing to pay $49.5 million in damages to the family of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash. The verdict adds another high-profile financial outcome to the MAX litigation landscape.

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

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Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

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LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal

2026-05-14T07:44:40.288027-07:00

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft IAG has increased its Boeing 737 MAX allocation for Vueling to 60 aircraft, a move that signals further narrowbody capacity planning under the Vueling brand. The updated allocation adds detail to how IAG is prioritizing MAX deliveries across its European low-cost network.

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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Air Peace plans 737-800 fleet buildout for 2H26 Nigeria’s Air Peace is reportedly set to add Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2H26, signaling further narrowbody capacity expansion. The move will likely deepen the carrier’s single-aisle fleet scale as it continues to adjust aircraft availability against Nigeria’s volatile operating cost environment.

2026-05-15T02:21:37.903499-07:00

Air Peace plans 737-800 fleet buildout for 2H26

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LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal LOT Polish Airlines opened a long-running lawsuit in US District Court in Seattle accusing Boeing of hiding 737 MAX MCAS safety concerns during a 2016 transaction for 15 aircraft, seeking damages. Boeing and LOT’s legal fight is among multiple 737 MAX-related civil and criminal proceedings ongoing in the US.

2026-05-14T07:44:40.288027-07:00

LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal

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Uganda Airlines wet-leases two Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian to stabilize operations Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft under a short-term wet lease from Ethiopian Airlines, aimed at restoring capacity after the grounding of two of its aircraft. The carrier also points to renewed route momentum, including plans for a 10-year growth push covering 32 routes.

2026-05-14T07:15:37.800132-07:00

Uganda Airlines wet-leases two Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian to stabilize operations

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Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim A federal jury in Chicago ordered Boeing to pay $49.5 million in damages to the family of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash. The verdict adds another high-profile financial outcome to the MAX litigation landscape.

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

Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

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Air Mauritius’ “Game Changer” plan weighs A321neo/B737 MAX narrowbodies alongside A350-900 expansion Air Mauritius’ CEO says the carrier is considering smaller narrowbodies—including A321-200NX(LR)/A321LR-class options or B737 MAX types—as part of a fleet modernization plan it calls “Game Changer.” The strategy is also reported to include adding three A350-900s by 2028 to strengthen its widebody segment.

2026-05-14T03:41:00.580230-07:00

Air Mauritius’ “Game Changer” plan weighs A321neo/B737 MAX narrowbodies alongside A350-900 expansion

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Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus Boeing is positioning a potential blockbuster jet sale to China—potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX aircraft—as CEO Kelly Ortberg joins President Trump’s delegation in Beijing. Market coverage links the talks to wider trade and industrial negotiations that could shape the scale and timing of any purchase commitments.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

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Avianca wet-leases Boeing 737 MAX from sister GOL as it adds narrowbody capacity Avianca is arranging a wet lease of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from its sister carrier GOL, signaling an accelerated way to add near-term narrowbody capacity without waiting for aircraft deliveries. The move leverages in-group fleet availability to support Avianca’s operating requirements.

2026-05-13T09:46:58.910260-07:00

Avianca wet-leases Boeing 737 MAX from sister GOL as it adds narrowbody capacity

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Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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