US Customs Modernization (Brazil): Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service has rolled out an automated review for part of the e-DBV “Electronic Traveler Goods Declarations,” letting low-risk international arrivals clear without an in-person customs check, while verification cases still get routed for review. US–Africa Aviation Push: The US is seeking American company participation in Ethiopian Airlines’ $12.5bn Bishoftu airport project, with officials hinting at outcomes like more Boeing 787-9s with GE Aerospace engines. New Route Competition (Europe–US): Condor will launch nonstop Frankfurt–Chicago O’Hare service from 14 May to 12 Sept 2027 using an A330neo, directly challenging Lufthansa and United. Fleet Expansion (Bangladesh): US-Bangla Airlines plans to acquire 21 Boeing 737s (15 Max 8s, 6 737-800s) to support its 2027 international growth. Labor/Disruption Watch (Canada): WestJet flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice and the airline responded with a lockout notice. Security & Privacy: Documents say TSA passenger data has been shared with US immigration enforcement via a formal TSA–ICE agreement, raising scrutiny of passenger information handling. Airline Network Updates: American Airlines adds daily Miami–Cap-Haitien from 1 Nov 2026; Turkish Airlines resumes Istanbul–Minsk flights from 20 Sept 2026. Paris Airport Investment: France and Groupe ADP agreed a €9.7bn Paris airport modernization framework, pending final airline consultation and regulator approval. Wildfire Response (Aviation): Airbus says an adapted A400M Atlas has been deployed to fight French wildfires by carrying and dropping water/retardant.