Gulf Airspace Update: Kuwait reopened its airspace and returned flights to normal after lifting precautionary restrictions, with Kuwait International Airport resuming operations under approved schedules. Middle East Pressure on Aviation: A fresh US strike threat against Iran raised uncertainty for oil and jet-fuel markets, keeping airlines on edge as fuel costs remain a key summer risk. New Routes & Connectivity: Harbour Air launched daily seaplane service between Victoria and Seattle for summer, while Etihad added a 3-times-weekly Abu Dhabi–Krakow route (with First cabin) for June–September. New Entrants & Expansion: Riyadh Air brought its London Heathrow debut forward, operating a daily Riyadh–Heathrow service on a newly delivered 787-9, and will start daily Riyadh–Dubai flights June 18. Regulation & Safety: Armenia moved to tighten “air tax” exemptions, requiring airlines to operate at least 40 flights per year to qualify. Consumer & Competition: UK watchdog scrutiny hit Ryanair over a mandatory fee for parents to sit with children, with the CMA investigating potential unfair contract terms. Market Outlook: Industry research projects the instrument landing system market to reach $2.43B by 2030 as airports modernize navigation for safer landings.