Aviation Infrastructure: Dubai says Al Maktoum International Airport expansion is on track for a 2032 start, with major works progressing and contracts planned by year-end—aimed at boosting capacity to 260M passengers and 12M tonnes of cargo annually. Air Passenger Policy: EU lawmakers struck a deal to update air passenger rights after a 13-year deadlock, keeping compensation for 3-hour delays while tightening claims procedures, fare transparency, and protections for reduced-mobility travelers. Freight & Geopolitics: A US-Iran framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing oil and market pressure, but shipping remains cautious as thousands of vessels still face delays and uncertainty. Public Transit Costs: India’s MSRTC extended a 10% fare hike on ordinary buses by another month to July 15, citing rising fuel and staffing costs. Road & Rail Funding: US Congress is moving toward a short-term highway bill extension, with a five-year, $580B surface transportation plan already passed by the House T&I Committee. Digital Trade Rules: Bangladesh Bank issued new guidelines to expand B2C exports via online marketplaces for small-value shipments, simplifying documentation and setting a $5,000 ceiling per shipment. Local Transport Governance: Nepal’s Bagmati Province plans “faceless” driving license testing with online written exams after mid-July and practical tests via automated systems to reduce collusion. Safety & Compliance: Georgia ordered temporary increases to allowable truck weights in wildfire-impacted counties to help move salvageable timber before it loses value.