AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK Passenger Protection Overhaul: The UK Department for Transport backed new rules to strengthen compensation for cancelled flights, improve support during disruption (including food and accommodation), and expand the Civil Aviation Authority’s enforcement powers, including fines for non-compliance. Aviation Disruption: Belgium suspended all flights for seven hours after air traffic controllers walked out on strike, with Brussels seeing about 100 cancellations and knock-on effects likely. Market Pulse: IATA reported African passenger demand rose 2.2% in April while global demand fell 3.4%, hit hardest by Middle East war-driven capacity drops. Sustainable Tech: Rolls-Royce and UK safety researchers said a jet engine reached full take-off power on 100% hydrogen in a landmark test. Airspace Modernization: Papua New Guinea is set to become the first country to deploy space-based air traffic management, via NiuSky Pacific and Skykraft. New Routes/Network: Air Caraïbes and LIAT launched a single-ticket interline link connecting Caribbean islands to Paris-Orly. Airport/Passenger Experience: Alaska Airlines unveiled plans for a massive 41,000+ sq ft Seattle lounge opening in late 2027. Fuel Pressure: DHL Express told Reuters it sees its aviation fuel supply as secure for summer despite Iran-war uncertainty.
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