AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCockpit Security Shock: Flydubai’s Tel Aviv-bound flight was diverted after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to take control, prompting Saudi-led handling of the emergency landing and renewed calls for stronger inside-the-cockpit safeguards. Regulatory Response: India’s civil aviation ministry is weighing a security advisory and moving Aerodrome Entry Permits to a fully digital, biometric system. Airline Network Disruption: Emirates suspended flydubai codeshares to/from Tel Aviv, while El Al announced special Dubai-to-Tel Aviv repatriation flights. ATC Modernization Push: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined FAA leaders to introduce a bill proposing $10B each for ATC tech upgrades, airport infrastructure, and new terminal capacity pilots. Boeing 737 MAX Scrutiny: The FAA may convene a review panel as soon as Friday over a software glitch that could increase pilot workload during certain landing abort scenarios. Airline Growth & Fleet Moves: Royal Air Maroc expanded to 70 aircraft as it targets 200 by 2037; Air Astra added a third ATR 72-600 to grow Bangladesh connectivity. Cost Pressure: India raised commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices, with ATF up to Rs 137/litre. M&A/Investments: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted final bids for a 44.9% stake in Portugal’s TAP.
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