Middle East Flashpoint: Iranian drones and missiles hit Kuwait International Airport, damaging Terminal 1, injuring people, and suspending/diverting flights; Kuwait later moved to resume operations after inspections and damage assessments. Aviation Policy & Costs: India’s Cabinet approved a one-time support package up to Rs 10,000 crore to stabilize ATF prices for airlines amid West Asia fuel volatility, lifting IndiGo and other aviation-linked stocks. Business Aviation Trade: A report says U.S. tariff shifts after Trump’s 2025 “Liberation Day” have reshaped cross-border aircraft deals, with exemptions negotiated after delivery disruptions. Aviation Safety Oversight: Lebanon’s aviation regulator launched a safety audit of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups raised concerns about flying near airstrikes and penalties for reporting incidents. Hybrid-Electric Progress: GE Aerospace is moving toward flight tests of a megawatt-class hybrid-electric propulsion system after completing ground tests on a Saab 340B testbed. Shipping Under Strain: With Hormuz and wider Gulf hostilities continuing, shipping leaders warn geopolitics is redefining routes, costs, and risk—while some argue paying transit fees would have been cheaper than closures. Rail Freight Disruption: Rail freight groups appealed to the Netherlands to address Rotterdam rail blockades that are pushing shippers back toward road and undermining sustainability goals. Infrastructure Update: Azerbaijan’s Aghdam–Fuzuli–Shusha highway opened as a toll road with a free alternative route available.