IndiGo Reshapes Long-Haul Plan: IndiGo will suspend wide-body operations from Oct. 25 and end its damp lease of Boeing 787s with Norse, citing tougher geopolitical conditions; Mumbai–Amsterdam stays on the A321XLR, while London Heathrow services pause until A350-900 deliveries arrive. WestJet Strike Looms: CUPE’s WestJet flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice with a lockout response; if no deal by Aug. 2, cancellations could begin early Aug. 2, and Air Canada is urging WestJet passengers to check options. Boeing Labor Update: Boeing sent a contract offer to SPEEA for about 17,000 commercial engineers and technical workers; a strike risk could further delay 737 MAX 10 and 777-9 certification. Boeing Safety Watch: FAA flags improper seat installations on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets, setting up more scrutiny for airlines and regulators. Malaysia Airlines Drug Case: Indonesian authorities arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling ecstasy and meth into Jakarta; Malaysia Airlines says it’s cooperating and won’t comment further while investigations continue. Airport Expansion Milestone: FAA completed the environmental review for Washington Manassas Airport’s commercial expansion, clearing the way for next steps toward spring 2027 service. Premium Cabin Upgrade Spotlight: United’s newest Airbus A321XLR tour highlights sliding doors in Polaris and refreshed Premium Plus and economy features. Fuel Surcharge Cut in China: Chinese carriers will reduce domestic fuel surcharges for tickets sold from Aug. 5. New Routes in the Middle East: Riyadh Air plans direct Islamabad and Lahore flights starting Aug. 2026 with 787-9s. easyJet Glasgow Growth: easyJet adds a seventh aircraft at Glasgow and launches new summer routes to Malta, Sharm El Sheikh and Pisa. Rolls-Royce MRO Gains: Rolls-Royce says improved MRO output helped eliminate aircraft-on-ground issues and boosted civil aftermarket profit.