Jet Fuel Shock: Bangladesh’s BERC hiked Jet A-1 prices by about 23% (Tk 159.52/litre domestic; $1.0358/litre international), warning airlines may push costs into fares. Air Safety & Drug Testing: India’s aviation ministry says the Air India Phuket–Delhi pilot who lost ~300 feet is undergoing confirmatory psychoactive drug testing; both pilots are off the roster while AAIB investigates. Laser Disruption: Malaysia Airlines’ Kolkata approach was forced to circle after a laser beam disoriented the cockpit; police are investigating. Runway Incident Watch: DGCA probes a Baramati Cessna C172 runway excursion during training; no injuries reported. Near-Miss in Sydney: Jetstar and Qatar Airways narrowly avoided collision on Sydney’s runway; a crew member was injured and the airline is investigating. Operational Disruption: Air Canada delays Dubai and Tel Aviv returns until January 2027. Passenger Chaos: A family says airport staff failed to load all luggage for an EasyJet trip to Gran Canaria, leaving them to buy essentials. Boeing Oversight: FAA orders crack inspections on 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets. Labor Pressure: EasyJet cabin crew in France faces strike action into early September. New Routes: Riyadh Air launches daily Riyadh–Dhaka service with Boeing 787-9s. Porter Policy Clash: Porter cancelled a Victoria–Toronto flight after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt, stranding passengers overnight. Aviation Culture: Emirates and Arsenal unveiled an A380/777-parts “Aircrafted” crest at Emirates Stadium.