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Boeing ordered to pay $49.5M after 2019 Ethiopia 737 MAX crash verdict in Chicago

A federal jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of a 24-year-old American who died in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash involving Ethiopian Airlines. The award follows civil litigation tied to the accident.

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

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

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

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

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

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USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays The Air Force is working to steady B-52 modernization momentum after recent cost growth and schedule slips, according to a service official commenting amid ongoing upgrade execution pressures. The remarks suggest the program’s near-term risk profile has improved even as budgets and timelines remain under scrutiny.

2026-05-14T11:53:51.215990-07:00

USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays

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US Air Force pins VC-25B “bridge” retrofit on Qatar-gifted 747-8i at ~$400M; program spending tops $4.2B The Air Force estimates that modifying the Qatar-gifted 747-8i to serve as a VC-25B interim “bridge” aircraft will cost less than $400 million. The nearly decade-long VC-25B effort to field two Boeing Air Force One replacement planes has already reached more than $4.2 billion.

2026-05-14T09:30:10.040896-07:00

US Air Force pins VC-25B “bridge” retrofit on Qatar-gifted 747-8i at ~$400M; program spending tops $4.2B

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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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Boeing ordered to pay $49.5M after 2019 Ethiopia 737 MAX crash verdict in Chicago A federal jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of a 24-year-old American who died in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash involving Ethiopian Airlines. The award follows civil litigation tied to the accident.

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

Boeing ordered to pay $49.5M after 2019 Ethiopia 737 MAX crash verdict in Chicago

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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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GMR Aero Technic, Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 P-8I heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy fleet GMR Aero Technic (GAT) has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) to execute Phase-56 heavy maintenance checks on the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The contract calls for routine heavy checks to be performed locally in Hyderabad, anchoring additional defense MRO work in-country.

2026-05-14T02:11:44.032868-07:00

GMR Aero Technic, Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 P-8I heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy fleet

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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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Boeing ordered to pay $49.5M after 2019 Ethiopia 737 MAX crash verdict in Chicago

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

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

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

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