AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Costs: Asia-Pacific airlines warn jet fuel near $180 a barrel—up from about $80 a year ago—could keep fares and surcharges high. AAPA is urging government support as carriers grapple with rising costs. Technology Disruption: A global Microsoft outage delayed airline email and customer-service systems. Most flights continued normally, though SpiceJet cancelled three services. Safety: A British Airways Airbus struck its tail twice during a Heathrow landing attempt on Nov. 12, then went around and landed safely; investigators have been called in. Boeing: The planemaker will reduce commercial-airplane staffing in the Puget Sound region through layoffs and attrition as it adjusts production plans. Network Growth: Alaska Airlines plans four daily routes from Seattle to Charlotte, Des Moines, Jacksonville and Norfolk in 2027. Industry: Embraer reported a 30% year-over-year jump in quarterly services revenue, while aircraft retirements rose 29% in the first 10 months of 2026.
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