Aegean Airlines has faced its second cat transport incident in two years, with three cats going missing on a flight from Crete to Paris. The airline, which did not provide an apology or explanation, later reunited the cats with their owners. Aegean Airlines allows pets in the cabin under specified conditions but has faced previous incidents of lost animals.

On September 7, a WestJet Boeing 737-800 experienced a landing gear collapse upon landing at Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten. The incident resulted in no casualties, and ongoing investigations aim to uncover the cause. The event occurs amid WestJet’s recent growth and fleet expansion efforts.

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed early demonstrations of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, advancing autonomous combat aircraft capabilities. The program exceeded expectations, finishing ahead of schedule, and lays the groundwork for future mixed force structures involving both crewed and uncrewed systems. Future phases will focus on air-to-air weapons testing and further development.