New Routes in Asia-Pacific: Malaysia’s MAHB says Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, Wings Air and AirAsia have launched four new international services, including Kuala Lumpur–Chongqing and Kuala Lumpur–Dalian (via Nanjing), plus Melaka–Pekanbaru and Kota Bharu–Jakarta. GCC Connectivity: Oman Air will start daily Muscat–Abu Dhabi flights from July 9, adding Abu Dhabi as its 49th destination. Middle East Network Moves: Brussels Airlines will resume Brussels–Tel Aviv service from August 1 with one weekly flight, while El Al suspends Tel Aviv–Moscow flights amid Russia-Ukraine-related disruptions. Health Screening Upgrade: India launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration portal for Ebola-related screening at international entry points. Aviation Supply Chain Pressure: IATA warned that the aircraft order backlog is over 18,000 and supply chain failures cost airlines at least $11bn in 2025, urging action to improve visibility, aftermarket access, data/AI use and workforce capacity. Security Tech: Boeing and CYVIATION partnered to deliver the SkyGuard cybersecurity service using tail-specific digital twins for continuous compliance and risk assessment. Passenger Policy Change: Ryanair dropped its paid family-seat requirement after a CMA probe, moving seat allocation for families to check-in and potentially placing them toward the rear. Disruption & Safety: Japan airlines cancelled about 100 domestic flights as Tropical Storm Mekkhala approaches Okinawa; in the US, FAA warned Reagan National delays from military flyovers tied to the Great American State Fair. Incident Watch: A JetBlue flight diverted after a lightning strike fried weather radar; N.W.T. Fire reported a “serious incident” involving a firefighting bird-dog aircraft near Fort Simpson.