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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 12:19 PM PST

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Associated PressAssociated Press

First U.S. civil trial over 737 Max Ethiopia crash opens as Boeing reaches additional settlements

By Associated Press: The first civil trial over the Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia is underway. A federal court jury in Chicago is being asked to decide how much Boeing must pay to the family of one of the 157 victims killed in the March 2019 crash.

2025-11-05T10:16:40.641322-08:00
ReutersAllison Lampert

Air Canada warns of rising labour costs and weak U.S. leisure demand as it prepares to take 35 aircraft in 2026

By Reuters: Air Canada is set to wrestle with higher labor costs and sluggish U.S. leisure travel in 2026, as the country's largest carrier plans to bring 35 new planes into its fleet, company executives told analysts on Wednesday.

2025-11-05T07:31:31.973582-08:00
Bloomberg LawLucia Kassai

Spirit Airlines to Cut 150 Salaried Roles in Push to Exit Bankruptcy

By Bloomberg Law: Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is cutting 150 roles in both corporate and operational positions as it seeks to emerge from its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year.

2025-11-05T08:48:48.687893-08:00
Corporate Jet InvestorROB HODGETTS

Bombardier Global 8000 type certified in Canada

By Corporate Jet Investor: Bombardier's new Global 8000 has received the Transport Canada type certification and is set for entry-into-service this year.

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