Aviation Security: Israel-linked flydubai FZ1073 aftermath keeps widening: Bennett says there’s a “direct line” to the Oct. 7 massacre, while reports claim Israeli authorities received crew/passenger lists but the Transportation Ministry lacked the intelligence capacity to vet them properly. Insider Threat: Investigators and experts point to cockpit screening gaps after the co-pilot’s alleged extremist posts and prior job issues; Royal Air Maroc denies any prior employment. Terrorism Response: Al-Qaeda-linked outlets praised the attempt and called for copycat attacks on airliners. Middle East Connectivity: Iranian airlines resumed flights to Iraq’s Najaf after a US exemption, with up to 40 daily flights approved (excluding Mahan Air). Regional Airlines Funding: Australia’s government will provide $5.7m in working-capital grants to regional carriers amid fuel-cost pressure. Airport Ops: Hawaiian Airlines will consolidate international check-in/bag drop at Honolulu’s Terminal 2 starting Oct. 3. Aircraft/Manufacturing: Airbus asked airlines to run extra A330neo inspections for possible foreign tools left in the tail area. Corruption Probe: India’s CBI arrested a DGCA deputy director in Chennai over an alleged Rs 2.5 lakh bribe for airworthiness certification.