Aviation Security Shock (Germany): Germany’s national security council met after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle, triggering diversions and a runway shutdown; Berlin called it a “hybrid attack” while Russia’s embassy branded it a staged provocation. Wildfire Airlift Boost (Canada): Canada conditionally sold 10 retired CC-130H Hercules aircraft to Coulson Aviation for conversion into aerial firefighting tankers, aiming to expand wildfire response capacity in B.C. Aviation Safety Probe (U.S.): A preliminary NTSB report linked a New Mexico medevac crash to U.S. military GPS jamming tests in the area, raising fresh scrutiny of how such exercises are coordinated with civilian flights. Airline Policy Shift (Australia/NZ): Jetstar will move to a paid overhead-bag model from Feb. 2027, with one under-seat bag free and priority boarding for those who pay. Airport/Transit Governance (U.S.): David Cummins was sworn in as TSA administrator, tasked with securing checkpoints across 430+ airports while pushing for a smoother “Golden Age of Travel.” Regional Capacity Watch (Southeast Asia): OAG data shows Thailand’s seat ranking slipped as Vietnam’s capacity grew, while Don Mueang saw a sharp drop tied to low-cost carrier cuts. Tech & Mobility (U.S.): Reports of Tesla Cybercab sightings in San Diego are prompting questions about whether robotaxi testing or deployment is planned there. Infrastructure Funding (U.S.): Pennsylvania adopted a 12-year transportation program projecting $90B+ in upgrades spanning roads, transit, rail freight, and aviation.