AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoSafety: A Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter crashed near Joshimath, India, killing the pilot and five passengers. The AAIB is investigating, and the operator’s fleet has been grounded. Fare scrutiny: The U.S. FTC ordered Delta, United and JetBlue to explain whether customer data informs personalized ticket prices, giving the airlines 45 days to respond. Cost pressures: Alaska Airlines is cutting 40 non-contract jobs in Hawaiʻi as fuel costs bite; Indian airlines also face steep losses as fuel prices surge. Fleet and routes: Air Congo plans to put a leased Boeing 787-9 into service, expanding its long-haul ambitions. Air Niugini is preparing its first flights to New Zealand, while Bahrain lawmakers have proposed a new budget carrier to boost competition. Market demand: African airlines posted 8% growth in international passenger demand in September, among the strongest gains worldwide, though capacity grew faster and load factors slipped.
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