Regional Connectivity Push (India): PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Jodhpur Airport’s new terminal and launched the next phase of UDAN-Viksit UDAN, backed by a ₹28,840 crore plan to expand aerodromes, helipads, and viability gap funding for regional airlines. Network Growth (Middle East/Europe): Riyadh Air announced three new 787-9 routes to Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, while Singapore Airlines doubled London Gatwick–Singapore flights to double daily through late August. Route Additions (Gulf/Europe): Kuwait Airways launched twice-weekly flights to Nice, and Air Arabia began London–Aleppo operations from July 4. Operational Disruption (India): Heavy Mumbai rain prompted IndiGo and Air India travel advisories, and an IndiGo flight from Varanasi to Mumbai diverted to Surat after two failed landing attempts. Airport/Border Friction (EU): EU leaders admitted the Entry/Exit System still faces “technical problems,” warning of continued summer disruption. Cargo Expansion (Africa): ProCharter launched four new Nairobi cargo corridors to boost East Africa trade access, including options for time-sensitive and e-commerce freight. Passenger Experience Tech: Corendon rolled out self-check-in kiosks to speed check-in, seat selection, payments and baggage drop. Security/Conflict (Ukraine): Ukrainian forces reported drone strikes hitting a Russian MiG-29 and airfield equipment at Belbek in Crimea.