AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSupersonic Ambition: Russia’s UAC says it has moved from paper to hardware on a new supersonic civilian passenger jet prototype at Zhukovsky, despite sanctions pressure. Fuel Watch: The EU says there’s currently no jet fuel shortage in Europe, but high prices tied to the Iran war are still squeezing airline route decisions; Germany’s economy ministry echoes that no kerosene shortage is present. Safety & Ground Ops: Lufthansa reported a Boeing 787 nose landing gear collapse at Frankfurt while parked, injuring ground staff and taking the aircraft out of service pending inspection. Approach Risk: New NTSB details on United Flight 169 say the crew was “slow and a little low” on final into Newark before striking a light pole; United also warns pilots against “ducking under” below guidance. New Routes: Himalaya Airlines launched the first direct scheduled Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu service, using an A320 on the new corridor. Passenger Protection: Ireland’s aviation watchdog (IAA) secured €1.12m in refunds and compensation for passengers after upholding 1,213 complaints in 2025. Alliance Loyalty: oneworld expands into hotels with a new partnership with IHCL, linking airline loyalty benefits to major hotel brands.
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