Aviation Security & Intelligence: CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s highly visible Moscow trip—flown on a C-17 and reportedly aimed at warning Russia not to attack NATO—has renewed scrutiny of how intelligence diplomacy is being staged through major air hubs. Transit Operations: Sound Transit’s board approved fare gates for 14 Seattle-area light rail stations, with turnstiles planned to roll out starting late 2029/early 2030 to curb fare skipping and fund ST3 expansion. Airport Infrastructure: Ghana President Mahama broke ground on a multi-tier Accra International Airport complex with a 7-story car park, hotels, business spaces and a pedestrian link to Terminal 3, positioning the airport as a West African aviation hub. Safety & Regulation: Canada’s TSB said a fatal 2024 northern Alberta helicopter crash stemmed from severe winter weather, poor visual references near the airport, and limited experience in harsh conditions; Australia also named a new ATSB transport safety commissioner. Air Cargo & Disruption: Trinidad and Tobago’s bmobile service outage hit after fibre breaks along the East-West Corridor, while Nepal flood response continues amid rising missing counts. Crime & Enforcement: RCMP arrested two Air Canada employees over alleged cocaine and cannabis trafficking through Montreal airport secure areas.