Memorial & Safety Culture: Trans Aero MedEvac and Generations Jets invite the public to honor the TA40 crew killed in May, with a Saturday service at Grace Community Church. Airport Planning: Waterloo Region’s council approved a 20-year YKF Growth Plan, aiming to position the airport as an integrated mobility hub and expand aerospace development. Route Demand Watch: U.S. DOT data highlights Europe–US routes with the lowest load factors, showing seat capacity outpacing traffic on several corridors. India Hub-and-Spoke Push: India launched its first “Easy Connect” flight from Varanasi, letting passengers complete international formalities at the origin before connecting via Delhi. Pricing Pressure: India’s civil aviation minister said the government may review airfare surcharges and charges if ATF/jet fuel declines hold. Fleet & Training Moves: Sky High Dominicana opened an Aeronautical Training Center; Azerbaijan Airlines took delivery of its first A321neo; China Eastern ordered 25 A330neo widebodies. Consumer & Cabin Rules: UK airlines and the CAA warn travelers not to pack lithium power banks/vapes in checked bags, pushing batteries into carry-on. New Services: Delta will launch LAX–Newark nonstop in April 2027; JAL adds daily SAN–Tokyo Narita from Aug. 1. PPP Infrastructure: Nigeria handed over Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance Limited under a 20-year PPP concession.