AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpace & Launch Industry: Amazon will send 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites on Ariane 6 from French Guiana on June 17, using upgraded P160C solid rocket boosters to lift payload capacity by more than two metric tons. Local Space Infrastructure: PLD Space says it will invest €35 million in its Guiana Space Centre launch complex (ELM-Diamant) in 2025–2026, with €13 million flowing to 20+ French Guiana firms, aiming to support MIURA 5 flights planned for 2026 and create local construction and launch jobs. Regional Connectivity: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book one ticket across the Caribbean and connect to Europe via Paris Orly, with through-checked luggage to reduce delays. Trade & Ports (Guyana–France link): France is pushing Guyana to fast-track a deepwater port to expand European trade, while local commentary urges skepticism about who benefits most from the project. Aviation/History & Politics (less local): Coverage also includes major international political and historical pieces, plus a France-wide vote to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir.
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