Aviation Safety: India’s Indian Air Force says an Antonov An-32 crashed while landing at Jorhat airbase in Assam, killing five on board; a court of inquiry is ordered as officials investigate what went wrong. Aviation Disruption: Russia’s Rosaviatsia says temporary flight restrictions were imposed at Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl amid ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks disrupting air traffic across western Russia. Airline Expansion: flynas will open a new operations base at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim, becoming the first Saudi carrier to run from six hubs and adding routes including Istanbul and Cairo. Airport Security & Compliance: Ahmedabad airport customs seized 24 gold biscuits worth about ₹4.27 crore hidden inside an IndiGo aircraft lavatory speaker box, with an investigation now focused on who placed the contraband. Passenger Demand & Costs: IATA forecasts global air passenger growth in 2026 will slow to 2.1% as Middle East conflict and higher fuel prices weigh on airlines and travelers. Travel Operations: EU’s new EES system could drive airport border queues for British holidaymakers to up to six hours this summer, with staffing and equipment gaps blamed. Humanitarian Logistics: UNHCR warns Middle East conflict is delaying sea shipments and raising costs for medicines and relief supplies, forcing aid groups to redesign logistics routes. Public Safety: NSW is not ruling out shark culls after a serious attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, while shark nets are planned for September 1.