AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoAviation & Safety: Ryanair’s Malta Air-operated Boeing 737 returned to Thessaloniki after a right-engine issue triggered cabin decompression and a dislodged passenger window; reports say a Serbian passenger was partially sucked out, with oxygen masks deployed and the aircraft landing safely. Air Cargo & Engineering: Challenge Group completed a post-conversion test flight for its second Boeing 777-300ERSF, expanding its Malta-linked freighter operations via IAI’s passenger-to-freighter “Big Twin” programme. Aviation Deal-Making: Apollo entered the easyJet bidding race with a higher £7.15-per-share all-cash offer, as the board signals it may recommend it, keeping private-equity pressure on the airline. Gaming Regulation: Malta Gaming Authority reported 30 administrative penalties (€162,520) and issued new licences in 2025, while SBC Summit launched “Regulatory Gaming Meetups” connecting Malta and other jurisdictions’ regulators with industry. Employment Rules: Malta’s new equal pay rules bar salary-history questions and require applicants be told the initial pay level or range. Borders & Travel Tech: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) flexibility is under pressure, with Malta among countries urging extensions, while ETIAS is delayed to 2027 due to technical glitches. Tourism Demand: Europe’s visitor numbers rose in 2026 despite uncertainty, with Malta among destinations seeing double-digit growth.
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