Disability Access Rule: The U.S. DOT’s wheelchair-assistance final rule took effect June 17, requiring airlines and contractors to complete annual hands-on training for staff who physically help passengers and handle wheelchairs/scooters. Fare Pressure in Pakistan: Pakistan raised jet fuel prices by PKR 13.23 per litre, and aviation experts expect airlines—including PIA—to pass higher costs to passengers via higher airfares. Safety Probe in Libya: Libya’s National Oil Corporation launched an investigation after an Oil Aviation aircraft mistakenly landed at an out-of-service airstrip at the Sarir oil field, with early focus on pilot-ground communication and temporary loss of contact. Route Resumption in the Middle East: flydubai will resume daily Dubai–Aleppo flights on July 20 after a 14-year suspension, adding Aleppo as a second Syria destination. Bahamas Crash Fallout: Bahamas authorities confirmed 10 deaths in a Flamingo Air Cessna 402 crash and launched safety investigations, while also suspending the airline’s license after a separate incident. EU/UK Takeover Watch: easyJet moved closer to Apollo’s £5.7bn bid after agreeing in principle to Apollo’s higher offer, setting up a potential bidding war. Weather Disruption: Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after evacuating nearly 2 million people, while regional airlines continued cancelling flights as the storm disrupted travel.