Aviation Safety (India): Five Indian Air Force personnel died after an Antonov An-32 crashed while landing at Jorhat airbase in Assam; the IAF says a court of inquiry is being set up and notes the co-pilot was treated after the crash. Airline Partnerships (Middle East/Europe): Etihad and Condor signed a strategic partnership deal for a new Condor service to Bangkok via Abu Dhabi, with Etihad Guest members able to redeem miles on Condor flights. EU Passenger Rights: The EU agreed new rules barring airlines from charging parents extra to sit near children (under 14), alongside broader transparency and minor-ticket-fee limits. Aviation Tech (Electric): Helios Horizon completed the first crewed fixed-wing flight using solid-state batteries, touting a major energy-density boost and fast charging. Aviation Infrastructure (Africa): Tanzania is upgrading Air Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro maintenance hangar to cut the need to send aircraft abroad for servicing. Travel & Loyalty (Vietnam): Sun Group launched “Sun Signature,” an integrated loyalty program letting customers earn rewards and unlock benefits across its aviation, hospitality and other ecosystem brands. Airline Growth (Latin America): Copa expanded its Panama Stopover program to 15 days at no added airfare cost to boost tourism. Aviation Security (Kuwait): Kuwait’s civil aviation authority filed a third ICAO protest over attacks targeting airport radar and air navigation infrastructure.