Azerbaijan Airlines Leadership: AZAL names Mario Chaves CEO of its passenger arm, TAP Air Portugal COO bringing 30+ years of airline and IATA experience to support growth and customer experience upgrades. Amazon Cargo Fallout: Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air after the Miami runway crash that killed five, saying safety reviews are ongoing while the investigation continues. US ATC Funding: A GAO report says the FAA needs more money to finish phase one of $10.6B air traffic control reforms and warns of cost uncertainty and schedule gaps. Airline Security/Immigration: India’s civil aviation ministry issues a show-cause notice to Air India over three Italian passengers allegedly boarding a Delhi–Munich connection without completing immigration checks. Network Expansion: flydubai reports restoring 85% of its network, topping 125 destinations, and adds Pokhara from Sept. 23 plus more Bangkok capacity. Premium Product Push: Etihad unveils new A321LR and A330 Neo cabin concepts aimed at a more consistent premium experience. Safety/Operations: Bangladesh issues its first dedicated aviation security Air Navigation Order ahead of an ICAO audit; Tweed New Haven Airport runs a full-scale emergency drill with an Avelo aircraft. Unruly Passenger: American Airlines removes a passenger mid-flight after an alleged indecent act, with law enforcement and the FBI involved on arrival. Regional Airline Moves: Air Arabia-led consortium gets Saudi approval to launch a Dammam budget airline, targeting 10M passengers annually by 2030. Bankruptcy Watch: airBaltic files for Chapter 11 as the Iran war strains airline finances and fuel costs. Local Incident: Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany survives an emergency lake landing after engine power loss; recovery plans are underway to remove the aircraft.