Aviation Capacity Leap: SITA’s Impact Report 2025 says air travel can reach 10 billion passengers a year by 2050 by adding capacity through software, smarter airport operations, and faster border processing—without doubling airports or fleets. Airport Branding Politics: Florida renamed Palm Beach International Airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” with signage updates and an IATA code change planned in phases. Air Traffic Pressure in Europe: Ryanair renewed its push against EU air traffic control delays, citing a French Senate report and demanding staffing and strike protections. NATO Summit Air Traffic: Ankara’s two airports handled 145 flight movements during the NATO summit, with traffic peaking on departure-heavy final day. Metro Manila Rail Progress: The Metro Manila Subway’s Bicutan “megahub” cleared a key right-of-way hurdle, linking the subway to the North-South Commuter Railway and boosting multimodal connectivity. UK Border Tech: The UK rolled out mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-free visitors from 85 countries, aiming to speed boarding and tighten border checks. US-Iran Escalation: The US and Iran traded airstrikes for a second day, raising risks for Gulf shipping and aviation operations. Disruption Watch: Palma Airport faced delays from rare summer fog, while Edinburgh’s Princes Street blaze shut roads and disrupted transport. Safety & Compliance: Nigeria’s DSS detained a woman at Lagos airport over allegedly flying a drone without required documentation.