AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCabin Safety Incident: American Airlines Flight 2398 (Atlanta–Dallas) landed safely after reports of smoke from a passenger device; multiple reports say a laptop battery fire injured 4–5 passengers with emergency crews containing it on arrival at DFW. Aviation Expansion: Ethiopian Airlines will add daily midday flights to Kinshasa, DR Congo from Dec. 1, 2026, bringing Kinshasa service to 21 weekly flights. General Aviation Crash: Two people were injured after a plane crashed at Brenham Municipal Airport, with the FAA and Texas DPS investigating. Ocean Crash Response: A small Piper PA30 crashed into the Atlantic off Boca Raton; the sole pilot was uninjured and rescued, with the Coast Guard on scene. Airline Operations & Pricing: Jetstar plans to charge for overhead carry-on bags starting Feb. 2027, sparking backlash over added fees. Regulatory Oversight: India’s civil aviation ministry says only six air sports operators are authorized for skydiving, hot air balloons and related activities. Geopolitics/Assets: Canada’s court rejected an appeal to lift sanctions on Russia’s An-124, keeping it grounded at Toronto Pearson. Tech & Privacy: Google’s $10M bid for Spirit Airlines’ internal data is stalled amid privacy concerns raised by flight attendants’ union.
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