UK Air Traffic Meltdown: Britain’s NATS blamed a technical issue in its flight processing system for cancelling 2,000+ flights and stranding hundreds of thousands, with Heathrow worst-hit; cyber was ruled out and the air traffic boss Martin Rolfe faces mounting political pressure after a second day of disruption. Aviation Safety & Security: Ukraine and Moldova played down Norway PM claims that Zelensky’s plane was “almost hit” by a drone, while Moldova says its airspace was temporarily closed after a drone entered and exploded near Chisinau. Regional Air Alert: NATO aircraft were scrambled in Poland after Russian jet-powered drone strikes in western Ukraine, with airports in eastern Poland suspending operations. Maritime Risk in the Black Sea: A drone attack near Odessa killed two Azerbaijani sailors aboard the TEDY tugboat, highlighting ongoing security threats for shipping. Energy Route Shift: Greece, Cyprus and Egypt are pushing a new eastern Mediterranean gas corridor to Europe via Cyprus-to-Egypt pipeline and LNG shipping, aiming for deliveries from 2028 while bypassing Hormuz and the Red Sea. Logistics & Trade Disruption: Iran says it attacked vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent back above $100 and adding pressure to European supply chains. Rail Safety Campaign: Britain’s Network Rail is launching a £100,000 interactive exhibit after videos showed children “playing chicken” with trains at level crossings. Aviation Connectivity: Vilnius was selected to host Routes Europe 2028, aiming to attract 1,000+ aviation decision-makers and new air routes. Industry Decarbonisation: Daimler Truck plans major hydrogen truck investment, while EGA expands aluminium recycling capacity across Europe, supporting circular supply for transport and manufacturing.