Airport Incident: Saudia’s taxiing aircraft struck the tail of a parked Philippine Airlines A320 at Manila’s NAIA; no injuries, both planes damaged, and a full investigation is underway. Safety & Regulation: Kyrgyz authorities suspended all TezJet flights after a landing-gear incident during a Bishkek–Osh departure; passengers evacuated safely while inspections proceed. Search & Rescue: Pakistan expanded the hunt for a K2 Airways Boeing cargo plane that vanished on approach to Karachi after reporting a navigation system malfunction; rough seas are complicating efforts. Airline Finance: Philippine Airlines raised $300M via a 7.75% five-year bond to fund fleet modernization and North America expansion after its 2021 bankruptcy. Network Growth: Etihad and fastjet Zimbabwe signed an MoU for interline/codeshare and frequent-flyer links starting Aug. 24, boosting connections via Abu Dhabi. Route Updates: Asman Airlines resumes Almaty–Tamchy direct seasonal flights from July 10 (twice weekly). Industry Watch: EU aviation safety agencies renewed warnings to avoid Iran/Iraq airspace amid escalating security risks. Cargo Demand: DHL lifted its full-year earnings outlook after stronger air cargo performance. Leadership Change: SAS CEO Anko van der Werff will leave in early 2027 to become Air Canada’s next CEO.