Aviation Infrastructure (India): PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Jodhpur Airport’s new ₹480-crore terminal and launched the next phase of the revamped UDAN-Viksit UDAN regional connectivity push, backed by about ₹28,840 crore over 10 years to build new aerodromes, helipads, and airline viability support. Air Cargo (Kenya): ProCharter launched four new Nairobi cargo corridors to strengthen East Africa’s export links, targeting time-sensitive goods and e-commerce with direct freighter and consolidation options. New Routes (Middle East/Europe): Riyadh Air added three destinations—Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur and Malaga—using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, while Singapore Airlines doubled London Gatwick–Singapore flights to double daily through late August. Airline Growth (Balkans): Air Serbia welcomed its two millionth passenger since the start of 2026, citing steady demand and new route launches plus a new loyalty program. Passenger Experience Tech (Europe): Corendon rolled out self-check-in kiosks to speed up check-in, seat selection, payments and baggage drop. Safety/Weather (India): IndiGo diverted a Mumbai-bound flight to Surat after two failed landing attempts amid heavy rain, poor visibility and crosswinds. Security/Conflict (Yemen-Saudi): Yemen’s Houthis threatened Saudi airports and assets, alleging Saudi moves to block an Iranian-linked civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa. Operational Disruption (US): American Airlines’ July 4 weekend flight from Charlotte to Chicago was delayed for hours and diverted to Minneapolis, landing nearly 11 hours late. EU Travel Chaos: Airlines and airports warned EU border checks are still causing long queues and summer disruption, with calls to pause biometric processing during peak periods. Fleet/Leasing (Asia): BOC Aviation leased eight Airbus A321neos to STARLUX Airlines, supporting further regional expansion.