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Seattle Times
• Dominic Gates
In a disastrous 2024, Boeing executives got millionaire compensation
By Seattle Times: Boeing executive compensation in 2024 was largely half that of 2023. The new CEO got $18.4 million, including stock with a projected future value of $16 million.
PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
United Airlines completed the first installation of a Starlink inflight internet terminal on a SkyWest E175 in February 2025
By PaxEx.Aero: United's first regional jet is now fitted with the Starlink inflight internet service. It is the first of more than 1,000 planes the airline plans to fit with the new satellite-based service.
Air Data News
United Airlines’ first Embraer E175 receives Starlink
Cargo Facts
• Jeff Lee
Global widebody freighter fleet growth slows
By Cargo Facts: Widebody carriers globally have implemented creative solutions to shore up their fleets as available options slimmed and air cargo demand increased. Although operators were challenged with adding dedicated widebody maindeck capacity in 2024, the net number of active widebody freighters worldwide grew 1.8% year over year to 1,389 as of Feb.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
US ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers
By Reuters: The Trump administration said Friday it is ending collective bargaining for about 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers that staff checkpoints at U.S.
One Mile at a Time
DHS Ends TSA Union, Abolishes Collective Bargaining
Reuters
• Jonathan Stempel
Boeing must face shareholder class action following Alaska Airlines MAX 9 blowout
By Reuters: A federal judge on Friday certified a class action accusing Boeing of prioritizing profit over safety and overstating its commitment to safe aircraft, prior to the January 2024 mid-air cabin panel blowout on an Alaskan Airlines 737 MAX 9.
Reuters
Boeing ties employee incentive plan to company-wide performance
By Reuters: Annual bonuses for more than 100,000 Boeing employees this year will be tied to company-wide performance, rather than by business unit, as in previous years.
FreightWaves
• Eric Kulisch
Ocean carrier CMA CGM commits $1B for US air cargo operation
By FreightWaves: France-based CMA CGM, a major ocean shipping and logistics company, plans to spend $1 billion beefing up its cargo airline division and establishing a base in Chicago.
Aviation Week
CMA CGM To Invest In New Chicago Air Cargo Hub
Yahoo Finance
