AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation Decarbonization: VERSO ENERGY and TRAPIL signed on co-developing the DEZiR project’s CO₂ pipeline in Petit-Couronne, aiming for up to 81,000 tonnes/year of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) from 2030, using renewable hydrogen and captured biogenic CO₂. Airport Competition: Heathrow is slipping as Europe’s busiest airport, with May passenger figures showing Istanbul closing the gap—just 3,012 passengers apart—while Heathrow seeks approval for a third runway. Urban Transit Disruptions: Montreal warned of major Highway 40 closures this weekend for asphalt work, and London’s TfL confirmed partial Tube shutdowns affecting District, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, with Heathrow-bound riders urged toward the Elizabeth line. Aviation Safety & Disruption: Pakistan’s search continues for five missing crew after a cargo plane crash into the Arabian Sea, with wreckage recovered but no sign of the missing. Infrastructure Funding: The US DOT awarded $1.73B in BUILD grants, with most money going to roads and bridges and a smaller share to public transit. Regional Connectivity: Tirana International added direct flights to Zurich and Sofia, each three times weekly, to reduce reliance on transit routes. Regulation Watch: Azerbaijan proposed tighter oversight for civilian autonomous UAVs, including registration, operator permits, remote control centers, and cybersecurity requirements.
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