AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIn-Flight Incident: A Ryanair Boeing 737 emergency returned to Thessaloniki after a cabin window “dislodged” shortly after takeoff; reports say the glass shattered and a passenger was nearly pulled out, with oxygen masks dropping and the man treated on the ground after other travelers helped pull him back inside. Airline Safety/Operations: Air Canada’s Montreal incident saw a Boeing 737 exit the runway into grass after landing in rain; no injuries were reported and passengers were bused to the terminal. Aviation Policy: A new U.S. DOT rule took effect June 17 requiring annual hands-on training for airline staff who assist passengers with wheelchairs or scooters, citing millions of Americans who use mobility devices and frequent mishandling. M&A Watch: EasyJet’s takeover fight escalated as it said it is minded to support Apollo’s higher ~$7.7B bid, replacing earlier backing for Castlelake. Earnings & Fares: A Jefferies analyst said major U.S. carriers can sustain 15–20% fare gains, pointing to Delta’s results as airlines regain pricing power. Fleet/Orders: Philippine Airlines is reportedly set to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, with an engine contest expected between Rolls-Royce and GE. General Aviation: A Kansas pilot survived after a Cessna ran out of fuel and crashed in Ellsworth County. Search & Rescue: Pakistan’s search for five missing crew from a K2 Airways cargo crash in the Arabian Sea entered a third day as more debris was recovered for investigation. Aviation Legacy: Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, died at 87.
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