AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Sanctions & Routes: Iraq’s Ministry says Iraqi Airways will resume Iran flights in October from Najaf International Airport only, after services were suspended Sept. 23 amid US sanctions pressure. Gulf Carrier Branding: Emirates pushes back on negative Dubai headlines with a new ad campaign aimed at reassuring travelers during wider Gulf disruption. US Aviation Funding: The DOT and FAA back the Modern Skies Act, seeking about $30B more for air traffic control and airport modernization. Regional Hub Shift: Joplin and SkyWest have filed requests to change the Joplin connecting hub from Chicago O’Hare to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental. Airport Upgrades: Wilmington International gets a $3M FAA grant for its $130M expansion apron work; Rovaniemi Airport completes parking and ground-traffic reorganization; Hamburg expands Terminal 2 dining with a new restaurant. Safety & Health: A US study links higher radiation-related cancer death shares to pilots and flight attendants, raising calls for stronger occupational protections. Alaska Premium Push: Alaska Airlines unveils its Aurora premium experience and Premium Reserve upgrades as part of Alaska Accelerate.
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