Bloomberg Shipments of Apple Inc’s popular AirPods wireless earphones are expected to double to 60 million units in 2019, according to people familiar with the Cupertino-based company’s production plans. This has been driven in part by “much higher” than expected demand for the pricier AirPods Pro model unveiled in October. The $249 AirPods Pro — which offer noise cancellation and …

Bloomberg Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA, Brazil’s largest airline, is holding talks about expanding ties with American Airlines Group Inc and United Airlines Holdings Inc after parting ways with longtime US partner Delta Air Lines Inc. The carriers are discussing whether to establish codeshare deals, which enable airlines to book passengers on each other’s flights, Gol chief financial officer (CFO) …

Bloomberg Boeing Co and Embraer SA won unconditional antitrust approval from China for their deals to jointly manufacture small jetliners and market a military cargo jet. China’s decision removes a significant hurdle for the plans, in which the US planemaker will buy a majority stake in the commercial aircraft division of its Brazilian counterpart. But a major obstacle remains for …