VIP Aviation Procurement: The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 plan would refresh the U.S. VIP fleet, including C-37 and C-40 replacements, with billions earmarked for new small executive airlift aircraft. Space Launch Reliability: Blue Origin says it’s targeting a return to flight before year-end after a New Glenn launchpad explosion destroyed key ground equipment, shifting to a new processing approach. Urban Rail Disruption: Seattle’s Sound Transit faced evening delays after a car drove onto light rail tracks at Mount Baker station; 1 Line service ran shuttles while the station stayed closed. Cycling Policy Spotlight: Taiwan is being held up as a global model for bike mobility, with dedicated routes, bike-sharing, and cycling highways tied into metro access. Hydrogen Fuel Buildout: ORLEN opened a new hydrogen refuelling station in Gdynia, Poland, supporting passenger cars plus heavy-duty buses and trucks. World Cup Transit Pressure: North American rail and bus operators are using World Cup lessons to manage crowds, fares, and security—after past failures like NJ Transit’s 2014 Super Bowl bottlenecks. Decarbonization Reality Check: An ICCT study finds plug-in hybrids in Europe emit about five times more CO2 in real-world driving than official figures. Freight Under Fire: Ukraine’s rail freight operator says tariffs must rise at least 45% to stabilize finances amid intensified Russian attacks on infrastructure. Maritime Risk & Routing: Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis argues paying a Hormuz transit fee could be less disruptive than closures, as shipping firms weigh geopolitics-driven detours and costs.