Asian Games Logistics: Japan’s Nagoya-Aichi Games open Saturday amid mounting complaints over accommodation shortages, short beds, and stranded athletes after transport failures, with a typhoon threat adding more risk. Aviation Disruption (UK): NATS says a software defect in the National Airspace System caused the Sept. 8 outage that led to 2,000+ flight cancellations and days of delays, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander calling it “completely unacceptable.” Airspace & Security (Cyprus): Cyprus reports only 90 of 140 air traffic control positions are staffed in the Nicosia FIR, pushing calls for upgrades and a state-owned air navigation services company. Airport Development (Greece): Greece inaugurated its first private general aviation airport, Lydia Airport, boosting pilot training and research in Kavala. Infrastructure & Ports (UAE/Pakistan): Dubai cleared an 80-km fourth corridor road tied into airport and Etihad Rail links, while Pakistan and Oman discussed “sister port” cooperation between Gwadar and Sohar. Aviation Safety/Operations (US): CVG held a full-scale FAA disaster drill with 700+ responders and hospital triage, simulating a cargo-passenger aircraft collision. Energy/Shipping (Hormuz): Analysis revisits how Iran’s Hormuz “service fees” and obstruction could be challenged under international law. Regional Mobility (Canada): Manitoba diesel prices are surging, with truckers warning higher fuel costs will ripple through consumer prices.