AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEuropean Consolidation: Lufthansa beat Air France-KLM to a €1.2 billion deal for 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal, adding Lisbon and its links to Brazil, Africa and the US to the group’s network. Saudi Disruptions: Attacks on Riyadh airport have prompted airlines to suspend or cancel Saudi services, while the FAA warned US carriers of risks in the region’s airspace. Fleet and Supply: Airbus says supply-chain performance is improving, but engine shortages continue to ground aircraft as it targets monthly A320-family output of 70 to 75. The A350F has completed six test flights. Industry Growth: Airbus forecasts aviation services will exceed $420 billion a year by 2045, with the sector needing 2.44 million additional workers. Kenya has approved a $350 million loan to help Kenya Airways restore aircraft capacity and restructure its finances. Network Moves: Ethiopian Airlines and China Southern signed a codeshare to expand links between China and Africa. Delta plans to offer free Wi-Fi on its Australia-bound flights within weeks.
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