AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Flashpoint: Yemen’s Saudi-backed government says it struck the runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport to stop an Iranian aircraft from landing; the plane reportedly diverted to Hodeidah as both sides trade warnings of retaliation. Fleet & Capacity: Emirates will cut A380 flights by about 16% in July for cabin refurbishment and maintenance, while stressing the superjumbo is not being retired and will return to Delhi from Oct. 25. Aviation Safety & Oversight: Kyrgyz regulator revoked TezJet’s licence after a Boeing MD-83 taxiing gear-collapse accident, citing serious rule violations and warning of tougher action across carriers. Passenger Protection in Court: India’s Supreme Court ordered the Centre to submit aviation rules on airfare regulation and passenger rights within two weeks, after concerns over volatile pricing and ancillary charges. Labor Deal: Air Canada reached a tentative four-year agreement with IAMAW covering technical operations, airports and cargo/logistics roles, pending union ratification. Ground Operations Upgrade: Hawaiian Airlines electrified most Honolulu ground support equipment, replacing 116 diesel/propane vehicles and expanding charging infrastructure. Travel Deals: Philippine Airlines launched a 3-day flash sale (July 15–17) with up to 50% off domestic base fares and 40% off international base fares. Incident Watch: A small plane crash in Ellsworth County, Kansas, was linked to fuel exhaustion; the pilot survived.
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