AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Safety Watch: India’s AAIB is investigating an Air India Phuket–Delhi flight after a sudden altitude drop over Odisha; the minister says a preliminary report is due soon and DGCA is also considering expanding pilot random testing beyond a limited schedule. US Flight Security: The U.S. extended Haiti civilian flight restrictions through March 2, keeping a ban on covered flights below 10,000 feet in parts of Port-au-Prince and central regions due to armed-group threats. Airline Premium Push: American Airlines is retrofitting its 777-300ERs with more premium seats (144 total) and phasing out first class on the type. Customer Experience Tech: United is testing gate-side food and essentials ordering at Newark via its app, with pickup at designated shelves. Regional Growth: Air Serbia logged a record August with 616,479 passengers. Fleet Expansion: India’s FLY91 ordered 40 ATR 72-600s in a near-$1B deal. Crash Updates: Two people died in a small-plane crash near Tampa’s US 301; FAA and NTSB are investigating. Aviation Risk in Conflict Zones: Ukraine warned airlines to avoid Russian airspace after drone threats, triggering cancellations and insurer attention. Middle East Disruption: Renewed US-Iran strikes are reshaping Gulf air corridors and schedules. Southwest Lounges: Southwest unveiled its first airport lounge network, starting in late 2027.
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