AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Disruption & Safety: Strong winds and low visibility forced aircraft to circle at Istanbul airport, with authorities warning of more bad weather and possible public transport disruptions through July 23–26. Airline Expansion: Nepal’s Pokhara airport approved fee waivers for international carriers, aiming to attract more routes; Flydubai’s Pokhara–Dubai service is set to start Sept. 23. Airport Operations: Shymkent airport runway work caused diversions and delays for FlyArystan flights as the airport modernizes taxiways, lighting, rescue services and perimeter systems. Maritime Security & Energy: Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while Saudi state media reported a fire after a vessel was targeted; the escalation threatens global shipping and fuel prices. Humanitarian Access: The UN suspended humanitarian flights to Sanaa after airstrikes hit the airport, with UNHAS flights halted since July 13. Public Transit Planning: COTA approved a plan for a new bus line to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, targeted for launch in 2028. Policy & Decarbonization: Spain’s decree sets fuel-supplier biofuel and emissions-cut targets for road, maritime and aviation, plus e-credits to support EV charging. Logistics & Infrastructure Research: Nigeria’s FUT Daura began building Africa’s first railway signal and communication centre to boost smart transport research and monitoring. Security & Compliance: Liberia seized large cocaine shipments tied to Roberts International Airport, prompting questions about how drugs entered and moved undetected.
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