easyJet Takeover Battle: easyJet agreed in principle to accept a higher £5.7bn cash bid from Apollo, topping Castlelake’s £5.5bn offer and kicking off a fresh bidding war for the UK budget carrier. US Airline Pricing Power: Jefferies says major US airlines can sustain 15–20% fare increases into Q3, pointing to Delta’s earnings strength as demand holds even as fuel eases. Boeing Output Push: Boeing opened a new 737 MAX assembly line near Seattle, aiming to ramp production after the FAA capped output in 2024. Safety Incident in Greece: A Ryanair 737 returned shortly after takeoff when a cabin window dislodged inflight; a passenger needed medical help and a replacement aircraft flew later. Disability Access Rule (US): DOT’s wheelchair-assistance training final rule took effect June 17, requiring annual hands-on training for airline staff and contractors. EU Border Tech: France and others seek more flexibility for the EU’s Entry/Exit System after summer, to ease biometric checks when queues spike. Network Expansion: flydubai resumes Syria service with a new daily Aleppo route, while Air Zimbabwe plans to restore Harare–London via an ACMI deal. Delta Demand Watch: Delta reaffirmed full-year profit guidance and signaled fare gains can hold despite moderating fuel costs. Aviation Legacy: Wally Funk, the Mercury 13 pioneer who finally reached space at 82, died at 87.