Safety Update: US investigators say a Ryanair 737-800 window breach in Greece on July 10 was triggered by a fan blade failure that shattered the cabin, nearly sucking a passenger out before the crew stabilized the aircraft; bird remains were found in the engine, but the exact cause of the blade release is still under review. Pilot Drug Testing: Air India is expanding psychoactive substance testing to all pilots after a Phuket–Delhi captain tested positive for marijuana, moving beyond the usual random checks. Operational Reliability: Delta faces a reliability squeeze, with data showing nearly double the cancellations in the first half of 2026 versus last year. Airline Competition: American Airlines is reshuffling leadership to close a widening profit gap with Delta and United. Middle East Disruption: UAE carriers report route-specific cancellations and advisories amid regional instability tied to the Hormuz situation. Aviation Tech & Training: RMIT Aviation Academy won major Australian Aviation Awards, highlighting continued investment in flight training and mentorship. Electric Flight Milestone: Heart Aerospace’s X1 all-electric aircraft completed its maiden flight in New York, a step toward larger-scale electric aviation. Passenger Experience: New research ranks US airlines by mishandled luggage risk, with American and United among the worst performers.