Runway Safety Under Fire (Australia): The ATSB is investigating a third Sydney Airport runway incident in weeks after a Virgin Australia 737 aborted takeoff when a Qantas 737 crossed the runway; ATC cleared both aircraft, then cancelled the Virgin clearance as thrust was applied, with no injuries reported. Aviation Security & Enforcement (Malaysia): KLIA Customs stopped four smuggling cases, including 1.53 million cigarette sticks and 60.47 kg of cannabis buds, with drugs found in abandoned luggage and concealed in children’s toy boxes. Air Cargo & Space Logistics (UAE/US): Emirates SkyCargo shipped Orbitworks’ AI-enabled Earth observation satellite Altair-1 from Dubai to Los Angeles on a 777 freighter ahead of an October launch, highlighting specialized handling for aerospace equipment. Airport Oversight (Liberia): Liberia’s legislature issued a “final summons” to a former acting airport chief over an audit of the Liberia Airport Authority, raising the risk of contempt proceedings. Connectivity Boost (Bangladesh/Saudi): Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia agreed to raise direct passenger flights 71% to 84 weekly, with added cargo capacity and Hajj-focused benefits. Regional Cargo Expansion (Malaysia): Penang’s air cargo hub is set to expand into a larger logistics complex to boost northern Malaysia’s airfreight capacity. Airport Operations & Infrastructure (UK/Spain): Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s reopening bid gained a radar deal for delivery in 2027, while Spain’s Almeria Airport will close for runway upgrades in February 2028 with all flights cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled.