AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation Safety Shock (US): A Skydive Kansas City turboprop crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing 11 skydivers and the pilot; investigators from the FAA and NTSB are probing what went wrong after witnesses reported a sharp left turn and loss of power. Regulatory Scrutiny (US Skydiving): The crash is reigniting debate over weaker oversight for skydiving operators compared with commercial airlines, with the NTSB previously flagging gaps. Route Restart (Haiti): American Airlines will resume Haiti service in November, launching Miami–Cap-Haitien flights on Boeing 737s as the Port-au-Prince ban remains extended. New Airport Launch (Canada): Porter Airlines begins flights from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) with inaugural routes to Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City and St. John’s. Connectivity Planning (Oman): Oman’s aviation authority confirms readiness for the Khareef Dhofar season, adding capacity on Muscat–Salalah for peak summer demand. EU Safety Update (Kyrgyzstan): The European Commission removed Kyrgyzstan-certified carriers from the EU safety blacklist, reopening the door for direct Europe links. Tech in Cargo (Asia): China Airlines rolls out an AI cargo customer service assistant for flight info, shipment tracking and regulations. Industry Demand (Ireland): Dublin Airport handled nearly 3.5 million passengers in May, extending a 14-month growth streak boosted by the World Cup.
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