Aviation Tragedy (Alaska): A Security Aviation Cessna 441 charter crashed near Cape Newenham’s remote radar site in southwest Alaska, killing all eight aboard (two pilots, six passengers). The NTSB and FAA are investigating as search-and-recovery teams confirm no survivors. Aviation Safety (Global): A Philippine Senate hearing urged ratification of the 2014 Montreal Protocol to better tackle unruly and disruptive passenger crimes, noting 145 countries have already joined. Airline Tech (Connectivity): Qatar Airways says it’s expanding Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 service, aiming to complete its Starlink rollout across its 787 fleet by end-2026. Airline Expansion (Network): Cathay Pacific will launch Almaty–Hong Kong direct flights on Jan. 9, 2027, three times weekly with A330-300s. Aviation Policy (Defense): The U.S. approved a potential $4.5B sale of KC-46A refueling aircraft to Qatar, pending congressional action. Airline Operations (Disruption): Air New Zealand and other carriers faced fuel shortages at Fiji’s Nadi airport, leading to cancellations and schedule changes. Market Watch (India): IndiGo reported 67.4% of India’s domestic market in July 2026, as high jet fuel costs and fewer travelers could pressure its lead later. Labor & Data (Spirit/Google): Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants are challenging a $10M Google AI plan to use employee records and internal documents, citing privacy concerns. Drone/Urban Air Mobility: Skypuzzler is developing software for tactical deconfliction as drone operations scale, while China’s Yivtol began first U.S. ultralight eVTOL deliveries.