In-Flight Connectivity Push: Frontier Airlines will finally add in-flight Wi‑Fi via SpaceX Starlink, with the first aircraft rolling out in early 2027, joining an Indigo Partners-backed push that also includes Cebu Pacific, Wizz Air, Volaris and JetSMART. Cabin Design Upgrade: United Airlines is reworking its Economy Plus on new Airbus A321XLRs by replacing the middle seat with a shared table in one row per plane—aimed at extra elbow room on long-haul flights. Passenger Rights Update: The EU is set to deliver major air passenger-rights changes for 2027, including clearer compensation rules and less hassle around booking mistakes. Airport Cost Relief: Ireland’s IAA proposes cutting Dublin Airport charges by 15% for 2027, citing higher-than-expected passenger volumes and delayed capex. Safety & Compliance: The U.S. DOT’s wheelchair-assistance training rule took effect June 17, requiring annual hands-on training for airline staff and contractors. Georgian Route Growth: Direct Tbilisi–Shanghai flights launch July 15 with China Eastern three times weekly, boosted by visa-free travel. Middle East Disruption: EASA reinstated a tougher advisory urging airlines to avoid Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and parts of the Gulf of Oman amid renewed U.S.–Iran tensions. Crash Aftermath: Bahamas aviation officials held a post-mortem review after a Independence Day crash involving Flamingo Air that killed 10, with operations suspended. Deal Progress: South Africa’s Competition Commission recommended conditional approval for Harith’s acquisition of FlySafair owner Safair Holdings, clearing another step toward the transaction. Aviation Tech Markets: New reports project rapid growth in aviation IoT and aviation analytics through 2035, driven by connected operations and AI-enabled maintenance and service.