AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBaggage & Costs: SITA says airlines cut mishandled baggage by 23% in 2025, but the industry still faces an estimated $6.3bn bill, pushing more investment in baggage tech. Weather Disruption: Heavy rain in Mumbai is disrupting departures and arrivals, with airlines urging passengers to check flight status and build in extra travel time. Cargo Fleet Upgrade: Emirates becomes the first cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF, starting with a Hong Kong–Dubai run carrying 100+ tonnes. Runway Safety Incident: Russia’s S7 Airlines reported no injuries after a 737-800 veered off the runway at Mirny; prosecutors opened an investigation. Airline Performance: LOT Polish Airlines posted record 2025 results—11.7m passengers and PLN 350m net profit—alongside a major Airbus A220 fleet renewal plan. SAF & Compliance Tech: Azzera is integrating Energy Web’s Verified Compute Cloud into its SAF Proof of Delivery platform to make compliance claims more auditable. eVTOL Push: Joby and Toyota announced a new pact and a manufacturing JV for Joby’s S4 air taxi. Demand Outlook: IATA warns higher fares may be unavoidable as Middle East war-related fuel costs bite, while May passenger demand fell 2.2% year-on-year. Airport Policy Pressure: Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias urged Heathrow to rein in its £33bn third-runway plan over affordability. Safety Spotlight: France is investigating a skydiving plane crash near Nancy that killed 11 shortly after takeoff.
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