AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Cargo Start: Sri Lanka’s WEAIR launched June 6 to boost air-freight capacity and regional connectivity, backed by Luxembourg-based IOTC Investment. Route Expansion: Qatar Airways will resume daily Doha–Philadelphia flights from Aug. 1, using A350-900s with Qsuite and Starlink, adding oneworld connections via American Airlines. MRO & Jobs: Bombardier plans to nearly double its Singapore footprint with a Seletar Aerospace Park facility, targeting 200+ skilled jobs and 24/7 AOG support from 2028. EU Safety Crackdown: The EU Air Safety List now bans 154 airlines; Air Express Algeria was added for serious safety concerns, while Kyrgyz carriers were removed after oversight improvements. Pilot Licensing Scandal: Canadian police arrested former Air Canada captain Geoffrey Wall, accused of flying 900+ trips for nearly 17 years with a fake/insufficient license. Fuel Shock on Fares: Jet fuel costs after the Iran war have more than doubled, pushing summer ticket prices up sharply and delaying any near-term relief. Market/Brand Moves: Southwest signed a multiyear marketing partnership with Foundation Media Partners to refresh brand storytelling and customer engagement. Safety Incident: A Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed near Muzaffarabad during take-off due to a technical fault; all onboard died and an inquiry is ordered.
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