AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPresidential Aviation Upgrade: Trump unveiled a Qatar-owned, refurbished Boeing 747-8i as the next Air Force One, with commissioning flights set to begin before presidential use—while Boeing’s purpose-built replacements remain delayed. Rail Safety Crisis: A Bedford-area collision involving two East Midlands Railway services left one driver dead and 89 injured, prompting a major incident response and ongoing investigation. Airport Disruption: Lightning struck an IndiGo A320neo at Kolkata airport, forcing deboarding and a replacement aircraft for 140+ passengers; DGCA has launched a technical probe. Logistics Expansion: FAST Logistics opened a Davao Logistics and Crossdock Mega Hub in the Philippines, adding thousands of pallet positions and expanding its nationwide warehouse network. Aviation Decarbonization Watch: IATA says SAF output is still far short of targets, with this year’s production estimated at 2.4 million tonnes—only 0.8% of aviation fuel use. Urban Transit Delivery: Bengaluru’s metro minister ordered BMRCL to accelerate works, targeting multiple Pink and Blue Line commissioning dates through 2027. Aviation Connectivity Deal: Guyana and Peru signed an MoU to negotiate an air services agreement aimed at boosting passenger and cargo links.
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