AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegulation & Market Access: Nigeria’s ride-hailing shake-up is getting political scrutiny after Uber said it will exit Nigeria (and Uganda), with Dele Oye warning the move exposes gaps in how emerging mobility is regulated—especially around airport transport, competition, consumer choice, and transparency. Aviation Safety & Cargo: Amazon is pausing its use of 21 Air after a fatal Miami cargo crash, shifting shipments to other carriers while the NTSB investigates. Runway Risk Focus: A separate report highlights runway excursions as a persistent global problem, with investigators looking beyond pilot decisions to what airports could do to prevent overruns. Airline Compliance: The FAA has proposed new inspections for Airbus A220 fuel hose installations used by Delta, Breeze, and JetBlue, citing a potential fuel-leak and fire risk. Next-Gen Flight Testing: Texas has started real-world electric air taxi flights under a federal advanced air mobility program, aiming to move eVTOL operations toward everyday routes. Maritime Disruption: Indonesia’s Java–Borneo ferry Virgo Transport 8 was hit by bad weather; 1 died and 103 were rescued. Infrastructure Planning: Australia’s Climate Analytics urges ending coal power by 2034 and phasing out new petrol/diesel car sales within a decade—an energy transition that will reshape transport planning. Airport Capacity & Security: Uzbekistan and ICAO are advancing aviation standards, while Ghana’s government and lawmakers clash over whether the country is becoming a narcotics transit hub.
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