In global air traffic, three gaps are seen over Iran, Ukraine and Tibet.

Tensions escalate as Iran confirms using hypersonic missiles against Israel, prompting a stern warning from President Trump, who hints at knowing Ayatollah Khamenei’s location. Khamenei vows retaliation, rejecting mercy for Israel. Trump rebuffed an Israeli plan to eliminate Khamenei, fearing further destabilization, while the US military repositions forces amid evacuation concerns.

Ex-Aviation Minister Praful Patel criticised the silence of Singapore Airlines, a major shareholder responsible for Air India’s maintenance, in the Ahmedabad plane crash.