Airport Disruption: Heathrow reopened both runways after a grassfire near the south runway, but at least 18 inbound flights were diverted and passengers still faced delays. Aviation Security: Germany escalated its response to an explosives-laden drone near Leipzig/Halle Airport, calling it a “hybrid attack scenario” and launching a terrorism probe after the device was defused and air operations were suspended. Rail Chaos: A power failure at a Manchester control centre triggered widespread cancellations and a “do not travel” warning across England’s North West and Midlands rail network. Safety & Policy: New Zealand is changing runway rules for smaller regional airports, shortening runway end safety area requirements and offering arresting systems to cut compliance costs while keeping safety aligned with international standards. Freight Resilience: A New Zealand study warns that a major earthquake’s biggest freight bottlenecks would come less from the quake itself and more from earlier policy and infrastructure decisions affecting the Cook Strait ferry link. Air Cargo Trend: Passenger-to-freighter conversions are quietly reshaping 2026 air cargo capacity as e-commerce drives demand for more flexible freighter fleets. Cabin Baggage Fees: Jetstar will charge for overhead carry-on bags starting Feb. 2027, adding another ancillary fee lever for budget airlines. Urban Mobility Injury Risk: A study finds e-scooters are far riskier than motorcycles and bikes for traumatic injuries, with low helmet use a major concern.