Boeing 737 Max Safety: The FAA has ordered inspections of about 471 Boeing 737 Max jets after reports of fuselage cracking concerns, with the directive set to take effect Sept. 10. Fleet Expansion: Coulson Aviation Canada bought 10 former RCAF C-130H Hercules aircraft, doubling its global C-130H fleet to 20 for aerial firefighting. Route Moves (Israel/US): United plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv from Sept. 8, while Delta will end its Atlanta–St. Vincent nonstop on Sept. 5. Aviation Growth (Africa): Nigeria and Canada signed an expanded air deal enabling direct scheduled flights, and African leaders urged faster rollout of open skies to cut costs and boost trade. Airline Business (Europe): Apollo agreed to buy easyJet for £5.7bn, raising questions about how private equity will reshape the low-cost carrier. Operational/Workplace Issues: A CNN report alleges vermin exposure at an LAX-area airline catering facility, and Orlando fuelers unionized with the TWU seeking better pay and benefits. New Carrier Step: Namibia Air received operating licences as it prepares to launch after Air Namibia’s liquidation. Security Incident (Germany): Police are treating a drone with explosives found near a Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig as a possible attempted terrorist attack. Safety/Disruption: A Harrison County crash investigation continues after a Piper PA-24 Comanche crash; cause remains undetermined.