AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation Supply Chain: IATA says the aviation parts and maintenance crunch is still biting, with supply failures costing airlines at least $11bn in 2025 and forcing carriers to keep older aircraft flying longer. Rail Expansion: South Africa’s Gautrain is laying out a R120bn expansion plan and a shift toward a “mobility and lifestyle platform,” with a new 15-year operator partnership in the works. Aviation Tragedy: A skydiving plane crash near Nancy, France killed all 11 aboard shortly after takeoff, with families reportedly watching from the airfield as investigators probe what went wrong. Aviation Mystery: Malaysia has extended the MH370 underwater search by another year to June 30, 2027, continuing Ocean Infinity’s “no find, no fee” hunt. Urban Congestion: Hyderabad’s IIIT Junction flyover/underpass will trigger a 90-day closure from July 1 with major diversions for commuters. Cross-Border Road Freight: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan will replace paper permits with e-permits from 2027, exchanging 6,000 electronic permits in 2026 ahead of a 28,000 quota for 2027. Road Disruption: Cable theft has disrupted UK rail services, while multiple cities issue traffic alerts and lane closures for ongoing works. Maritime Energy: Oman LNG marks its first cargo shipment from Muscat LNG, reinforcing the country’s LNG export push.
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