AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAirBorneo Launch: Sarawak’s state-owned airline AirBorneo kicked off with its inaugural Kuching–Kuala Lumpur flight, aiming for more affordable, transparent fares and better connectivity ahead of Sarawak Day. Boeing Widebody Push (Philippine Airlines): Philippine Airlines signed an MoU for up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners (15 firm, 5 options), with first delivery targeted for 2031, marking its first direct Boeing order in nearly two decades. EasyJet Summer Surge: EasyJet plans a record summer with 80,000+ peak flights, 39 million seats across the season, and 53 new longer-haul leisure routes. Middle East Airspace Security: Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted its air navigation systems but operations and traffic were unaffected. Training Capacity Upgrade: Turkish Airlines selected CAE for five full-flight simulators and two training devices (with options), delivering by 2029 to expand pilot training across fleet types. Electric Regional Aviation: Loganair agreed to order up to 10 Beta Technologies Alia CX300 all-electric aircraft, targeting service in 2029 and aiming to be Europe’s first commercial all-electric operator. Profit Pressure at Ryanair: Ryanair reported Q1 profit down 34% as Middle East conflict lifted fuel costs and pressured fares, warning results remain sensitive to further escalation. Network Changes: JetBlue will end Vero Beach–JFK service Sept. 9 due to weaker demand, while WestJet adds Winnipeg direct routes to Punta Cana and Belize City for winter.
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