Training & Jobs: CAE will permanently close its Pueblo, Colorado training site on Oct. 1, laying off 58, after Air Force contract changes—raising questions about a planned aircraft mechanic program with Pueblo Community College. Safety & Human Factors: UK probe into easyJet EZY2335 found the A320 departed from a shorter runway intersection despite recalculations, with investigators citing habit and “confirmation bias.” Airport Disruption: Inverness Airport shut until about 4pm after an “ongoing incident,” with delays spreading across departures and arrivals. Airline Operations: Max Air says it will resume full schedules June 15 after completing maintenance, following earlier ground-handling disruptions. Aviation Policy & Passenger Rights: EU discussions continue on making compensation easier for flight delays/cancellations, while airlines warn of higher costs. New Routes & Expansion: Riyadh Air completed its first domestic commercial flight RUH–JED; Airlink plans CPT–Mauritius from Oct. 2 with E195-E2 jets. Industry Demand Outlook: IATA expects global air passenger growth to slow in 2026, with fuel costs and regional disparities shaping routes. Aviation Tech & MRO: Hainan FTP launched its first aircraft dismantling project, expanding the region’s maintenance and recycling ecosystem. Regulation & Compliance: South Sudan begins licensing its first air traffic controllers under a new national system.