American Airlines Cabin Overhaul: American says it will bring back seatback entertainment across its narrowbody fleet, with 4K screens at every seat plus Bluetooth audio and USB-C charging, starting with new deliveries in 2028 and retrofits later. Premium Push: The upgrades also expand more premium seating options as American targets higher-margin travelers. FAA Tire Probe: The FAA is investigating after three planes suffered blown tires at Chicago O’Hare within a week, with evacuations and no injuries reported. Delta Seatbelt Lawsuit: A passenger has sued Delta after claiming a seatbelt “failed” on landing and left him unconscious, alleging resulting medical harm. Supreme Court Fare Rules: India’s Supreme Court urged the government to finalize airfare/surge pricing rules and warned airlines could be grounded for non-compliance. Pakistan Airspace Ban: Pakistan extended its ban on Indian aircraft until Sept. 24. Google Buys Spirit Data: Google agreed to pay $10M for Spirit Airlines’ internal emails and Teams messages to train AI, pending court approval. Philippines Weather Disruptions: The CAAP reported multiple missed-approach/go-around events and several cancellations due to monsoon weather. Drone BVLOS Drive (India): India’s civil aviation ministry outlined incentives for drone component manufacturing and aims to finalize BVLOS norms by end-2026. JAL Fuel Surcharge Cut: Japan Airlines reduced fuel surcharges for some international routes as fuel costs eased. Korean Air Route Expansion: Korean Air plans a Seoul–Melbourne route starting Dec. 18, using a 787-9 after its Asiana merger.