Fuel Shock to Earnings: American Airlines reported record Q2 revenue but cut its 2026 outlook again as jet fuel costs surged, with shares sliding after guidance moved to an adjusted loss range. SAF Push: Indonesia’s infrastructure minister said the country will mandate sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2027, aiming for net-zero airport ecosystems. Weather Diversion: A United Airlines 737 made an emergency landing at Luke Air Force Base after monsoon storms triggered a minimum-fuel situation; passengers were bused onward. Dual-Use VTOL Launch: Archer unveiled Halo, its commercial autonomous VTOL platform, built on the same airframe as Anduril’s defense variant Thunder. Regional Disruption: Qatar Airways temporarily suspended flights to Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil amid Gulf security tensions, while India said U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted about 26,000 flights. Policy & Safety: A U.S. Senate panel advanced a bill to improve FAA medication guidance for pilots; meanwhile, Caap in the Philippines inaugurated new air traffic control simulators to tackle staffing shortages. Farnborough Signals: At the airshow, analysts noted strong airline optimism despite long order lead times and highlighted major lessor buying activity. Ownership Conflict Debate: IndiGo’s Rahul Bhatia warned that letting airport operators own airlines would create a “massive conflict of interest.”