AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBoeing Update: The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing the smallest MAX for service after years of review and delays. Air Safety Probe: India’s DGCA opened an investigation into Air India’s Phuket–Delhi Airbus A320neo after a momentary altitude drop of about 300 feet left at least 17 injured; the flight data and cockpit recorders were secured. Labour Disruption: WestJet’s flight attendants strike ended after a tentative deal, but cancellations and delays are still rippling through the network as crews and aircraft are repositioned. Route Moves: Qatar Airways resumed daily Doha–Philadelphia non-stop service with an A350-900 featuring Qsuite and Starlink. Africa Connectivity: Air Peace launched Lagos–Conakry–Bamako to boost West African connectivity. Airport Disruption: Cape Town airport diverted flights after a Kenya Airways landing tyre failure disabled an aircraft on the main runway. Caribbean Capacity: OAG data shows Caribbean scheduled capacity fell sharply in July, removing roughly 200,000 seats and raising connectivity concerns. Saudi Expansion: Riyadh Air announced direct flights to Pakistan starting Aug. 14. FAA Policy: The FAA proposed shifting emergency medical kit rules toward performance-based standards for airlines.
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