Sydney Airport Safety Scrutiny: Australia’s transport safety chief says a second near-miss in weeks—Jetstar braking to avoid a Qatar Airways aircraft being towed—“shouldn’t have happened,” with an ATSB probe now looking at coordination and staffing pressures. Workforce Pressure: The Transport Workers’ Union calls the situation an “industry crisis,” citing understaffing and training strain, while Airservices Australia says it’s adding standby controllers and improving rostering. Porter Airlines Disruption: In Canada, Porter cancelled after a child repeatedly refused to sit and buckle up, forcing a return to the gate and leaving passengers rebooked for the next day. Laser Disorientation: Malaysia Airlines reported a pilot briefly disoriented by a laser near Kolkata, circling before a safe landing. Airspace Security: NORAD intercepted two civilian planes violating temporary restricted airspace near Trump’s New Jersey golf club, safely escorting them out. Budget Airline Fees: Jetstar will charge from Feb 2027 for overhead bin storage via a “Priority Carry-on” add-on, sparking backlash. Aviation Expansion: Joby signed a Texas lease at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to support eVTOL operations and its integration pilot program. Weather Disruptions (Philippines): Heavy southwest monsoon rains diverted and forced go-arounds for multiple flights at Manila-area airports.