AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Security & Safety: A stowaway was found dead in the wheel well of an Airbus A320 on arrival at London Gatwick, underscoring the deadly risks of “outside the cabin” travel. EU Travel Rules: The EU’s Entry Exit System rollout is already driving long queues for UK travelers, with industry warning delays could last for years; separately, a new EU passenger-rights deal could let Brits claim replacement travel costs up to 400% if flights are cancelled. Aviation Compliance: Canada is reviewing crew-licensing after police indicted a former Air Canada captain accused of flying without the required airline transport pilot licence. Airport Modernization: Kenya says its JKIA upgrade won’t exceed KSh154.2bn and lays out a phased plan to expand capacity, while also denying links to a controversial tycoon tied to earlier reporting. Regional Air Navigation: Qatar joined ICAO MIDANPIRG and RASG-MID meetings in Cairo to push safer, more efficient Middle East air navigation. Geopolitics Disrupting Air Travel: Ukraine’s drone strikes hit a Moscow oil refinery again, with black smoke reported and flights temporarily disrupted. Public Transit Push: Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus rides for all passengers from July 1 through end-2026, using fare subsidies to boost ridership. Air Cargo Growth: Zimbabwe is pushing coordinated action to unlock air cargo growth, including a stakeholder forum focused on turning freight potential into execution.
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