Network Restoration: Qatar Airways says it’s steadily rebuilding after earlier disruptions, returning to 26 destinations and serving 160+ gateways this summer, with 2025 on-time performance of 84.42% and Starlink onboard Wi‑Fi. Geopolitics & Aviation Ops: The US plans to withdraw about 20% of its refueling and cargo aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport in Israel within 72 hours as a US-Iran ceasefire deal reshapes regional activity. EU Passenger Rules: The EU has agreed major air-travel reforms for 2027, including free family seating, a free personal item, clearer upfront pricing for hand luggage, faster delay/cancellation claims, and stronger assistance obligations. Safety Watch: Investigators are probing multiple crashes, including a small plane crash near Hillsboro, Oregon that killed one, and a deadly B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California that killed eight crew. Route Expansion: Vueling launches Bilbao–Split with two weekly flights; Bahamasair adds Nassau–Cat Island service; Akasa Air starts Noida operations with links to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai. Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Massachusetts signs a SAF tax credit, while Airbus, Safran, Technip Energies and Tereos back a large SAF project at Dunkirk. Middle East Capacity: UBS warns the Middle East seat squeeze is easing but still hits schedules into August.