AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoAviation Disruption: Airlines flying to Fiji are being forced to bring extra fuel after a “very rare” contamination issue at Nadi International Airport, with Virgin Australia cancelling two services and Qantas switching to larger aircraft to avoid refuelling stops in New Caledonia and Vanuatu; pilots say the problem could last until end of the month. Hospitality & Tourism: Marriott has launched “Series by Marriott” in New Caledonia with three SHN resorts (Le Domaine du Pacifique in Nouméa, the Isle of Pines and Déva), adding 375 rooms and expanding the brand’s Pacific footprint. Energy & Infrastructure: Canada has pledged up to C$10bn to help settle the long-running Churchill Falls contract dispute, backing upgrades including the 2,700MW Gull Island hydro project and related transmission. Regional Connectivity: SpaceX says it wants Starlink Mobile to compete directly with telecom operators, while satellite-to-phone services are expanding via partners including Lynk Global, with activity noted in places like New Caledonia. Markets Outlook: A 2026 nickel outlook flags tighter Indonesian mining controls but continued supply from downstream processing, keeping prices capped around an LME average of $17,800–$18,000/t.
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