AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSupersonic comeback: A Newsweek analysis maps how NASA’s X-59-style speeds could slash major trips—New York–LA from ~5.5 hours to just over 3, and New York–London from ~7 to ~4—if regulators and operations allow. Oman network push: Oman Air is adding five routes in July (Singapore, Sochi, Tashkent, Dubai–Salalah and Abu Dhabi), lifting its network to 49 destinations. Aviation safety cooperation: Oman signed a MoC with Oman Aviation Academy to boost incident and accident investigation training and emergency exercises. EU border chaos: Airlines, airports and IATA are urging the EU to pause the EES biometric rollout after reports of up to five-hour passport queues and summer travel disruption. Japan Airlines fallout: Japan Airlines cut pay and disciplined executives after a crew alcohol breach delayed JL252; the airline also banned alcohol during layovers. US operational disruption: FAA is investigating after a passenger tried to open a cabin door on a United-linked flight, leading to a return to Indianapolis. Airline expansion: Avelo launches at McKinney National Airport with nonstop service to Las Vegas and four Florida cities starting in November. Fuel relief: India cut ATF prices by about ₹5 per litre and also reduced commercial LPG after crude eased. Jet Airways labor win: NCLAT upheld full provident fund, gratuity and pension dues for staff, keeping them out of the liquidation pool.
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