Pakistan Search & Rescue: Pakistan Navy and maritime authorities expanded the hunt for K2 Airways’ Boeing 737 cargo plane after it lost contact over the Arabian Sea near Karachi following a reported navigation issue; wreckage was later identified about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara, with rough seas hampering efforts. EU Airspace Advisory: EASA urged airlines to avoid Iraqi and Iranian airspace until Aug. 31, citing security tensions, and warned operators to stay cautious across parts of the Middle East. Kyrgyzstan Incident: TezJet suspended all flights after a Bishkek–Osh aircraft evacuated safely when landing gear was damaged during takeoff; Kyrgyz civil aviation will investigate. Philippines Airport Ground Incident: Saudia’s taxiing aircraft struck the tail of a parked Philippine Airlines A320 at Manila’s NAIA; no injuries, limited damage, and a full investigation underway. Air Canada Leadership: Air Canada named SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as its next president and CEO, starting Jan. 2027. Philippine Airlines Financing: PAL raised $300m via its first international bond sale since emerging from Chapter 11, backing fleet modernization and North America expansion. MRO & Infrastructure: Daher opened an expanded maintenance and parts center in western France; Lufthansa Technik picked Clark for a second widebody facility opening in 2028; Boise Airport secured $74m in FAA grants for runway and apron upgrades. Aviation Safety/Operations: Dubai received regulatory certification for the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport for eVTOL operations, paving the way for air taxi services.