Heathrow Slot Crunch: More than 40 airlines are seeking access or expansion at Heathrow, but capacity constraints are blocking new routes as the airport prepares to press its case for a third runway. ATC Staffing Strain: Airservices Australia says Sydney Airport cancellations and delays were driven by a controller shortage, with about 14 inbound cancellations and delays over an hour before measures eased. Middle East Fuel Shock: Korean Air and peers fell as oil prices surged amid escalating Middle East tensions, underscoring how fuel costs can quickly hit airline earnings. Connectivity Upgrade: Korean Air and Asiana will roll out free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi on select flights starting Sept. 15, with Korean Air beginning on four retrofitted widebodies and expanding through 2027. Nigeria Aviation Funding Pressure: Air Peace boss Allen Onyema urged Nigeria to end mandatory revenue deductions from aviation agencies, warning the policy is starving safety and airport infrastructure budgets. Aviation Safety Digitization: Kyrgyzstan’s civil aviation authority began operating the EMPIC system to digitize certification and oversight processes with World Bank support. eVTOL in Texas: Texas launched test flights under the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, with Joby, BETA and Wisk participating in early operations.