Airline Market Watch (Malaysia): Malaysia’s government is probing AirAsia’s financial strain and is asking Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they can absorb AirAsia’s domestic share, with talks focused on taking routes and passengers—and potentially aircraft leases—rather than a full takeover. Aviation Safety & Health (India): The Federation of Indian Pilots is demanding an end to operator-specific flight duty time exemptions and a stronger fatigue-risk management system after six pilot deaths tied to duty cycles over the past three years. Airport Policy (UK): The UK Climate Change Committee says Heathrow’s third runway lacks a credible path under current climate rules, warning aviation must pay for decarbonisation to reach net zero by 2050. Fleet & Product (American Airlines): American Airlines is reportedly blocking A321XLR business suites from sale after repeated seat control failures leave lie-flat sections stuck and aircraft with suites marked inoperative. Airline Expansion (Saudi): An Air Arabia-led consortium will start Dammam operations Sept. 20 after securing its AOC, launching domestic links to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medina. Tech & Connectivity (Emirates): Emirates says it’s continuing Starlink rollout at 14 aircraft per month, with 53 already connected, alongside premium economy expansion. Network Updates (Vietnam): Vietravel Airlines resumes daily Hanoi–Da Lat flights after airport upgrades, with new routes planned from October. Infrastructure (Indonesia): AirNav Indonesia and Boeing plan to boost Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai capacity toward 40 movements per hour by improving air traffic operations and safety. Aviation Incidents (Iran): A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency landing after a mid-flight structural failure, reigniting concerns over an ageing Iranian fleet. Aviation Deals (Korea): Korean Air finalizes a record $44.8B order for 103 Boeing aircraft plus engine and maintenance packages tied to fleet renewal.