Ukraine–Moldova Drone Disruption: Norway’s PM said Zelensky’s plane was “almost hit” by a drone during takeoff from Moldova, but Ukrainian and Moldovan officials pushed back, saying it was an alert after a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace and briefly closed it, delaying departures. Aviation Insurance Oversight: Nigeria’s NCAA and NAICOM signed an MoU to tighten aviation insurance compliance, boost passenger protection, and set up a joint technical committee for better coordination. Malaysia Safety Push: Malaysia launched a 2026–2028 aviation safety plan targeting zero fatal accidents and stronger ICAO standards implementation, with emphasis on data analytics, talent retention, and cybersecurity. Sydney Route Expansion: Sydney Airport will welcome Shenzhen Airlines from Dec 14, adding four weekly flights and making it the airport’s 10th Chinese carrier. US–Iran Sanctions: The US Treasury sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and related enablers, while Iran’s UN envoy called the move “economic terrorism.” Miami Cargo Crash Updates: NTSB released new cockpit voice recorder details indicating pilots repeatedly flagged excessive speed and discussed aborting landing before the Amazon Air crash that killed five. Ground Handling Pressure in Nigeria: Nigeria’s ground handlers warned they may suspend services to two airlines unless debts are paid under a short ultimatum. Qantas NFL Charter: Qantas flew the Los Angeles Rams and 49ers to Australia on A380s, carrying 2,000+ meals per team for the Melbourne NFL game. Aviation Safety Culture: Malaysia’s seminar also highlighted a non-punitive reporting approach to improve incident reporting and early risk detection.