AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS-Iran Sanctions: Iranian airlines suspended flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan after new US aviation sanctions, while some services to China continued; Iran and China condemned the measures as illegal. Inquest—Turbulence Fatality: A UK inquest heard a British man on a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 died of cardiac arrest after severe turbulence near Myanmar, with his wife seriously injured. Aviation Safety—NTSB Updates: The NTSB issued a preliminary report on the Seldovia crash that killed four, still searching for a cause; it also released early findings on a Porterville crash where everyone survived. Airline Finance & Fares: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary ruled out fuel surcharges but warned rivals could raise fares 10–20% in summer 2027 as fuel costs bite. Fleet & Partnerships: Turkish Airlines finalized a deal for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets (100 firm, 50 options); STARLUX and American launched a codeshare linking Taipei with 20 US destinations. Regional Connectivity: The US DOT awarded nearly $12M to 14 communities to restore or add regional air service. Tech & Operations: FAA AI “SMART” sparked controller concerns about possible hallucinations as it rolled out at major Washington-area airports. Disruption Claims: Kuwait’s civil aviation authority denied reports of new transit flights starting Oct. 1, urging passengers to rely on official updates.
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