AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Shock & Profit Warning: IATA says 2026 airline profits are set to halve to about $23bn as jet fuel costs jump and Middle East disruptions hit routes, with jet fuel bills expected to rise sharply and margins squeezed. SAF Shortfall: IATA warns sustainable aviation fuel remains stuck at under 1% of demand, making net-zero timelines harder and raising the risk of compliance penalties. Drone Disruptions: A German Aerospace Center report links drone incidents near airports to major losses—tens of millions of euros—and frequent partial closures. Middle East Route Cuts: European carriers keep suspending or limiting flights to Gulf destinations, while some services begin to return selectively. Network Moves: Riyadh Air launches Manchester–Riyadh from July 23 (3 weekly flights), and Condor plans an unusual Frankfurt–Cairo run using an Embraer E190. Tech for Passengers: Wizz Air confirms Starlink in-flight internet rollout across its “new generation” aircraft from 2027. Labor & Safety: A UK union pushes for better protection for airport workers exposed to fumes and dust, including a workplace exposure register. Local Disruption: The Philippines’ CAAP limits operations at General Santos Airport after a 7.8 earthquake, restricting flights to government, military and humanitarian use.
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