Aviation Disruption: Motu Link has suspended all flights after its sole ATR72-500 suffered nose landing gear damage during a towing manoeuvre, with repairs estimated at about USD950,000 and a possible short-term lease option; the airline says the grounding could not last 6–8 months and has already triggered cancellations and an estimated XPF15m (USD144k) in lost revenue. Air Moana Expansion Finance: The Autonomous Port of Papeete approved XPF225m (USD2.2m) to support tax-relief financing for three ATR72-600s being acquired by Natireva/Air Moana, framing it as a tax investment (not equity) that could generate a XPF300m tax credit for the port. Digital Connectivity Risk: Starlink users in French Polynesia may lose service as early as August 10 if they use international roaming plans for more than 30 consecutive days, while the territory prepares a bill to authorize Starlink in “white zones” under local rules. Seabed Mining Pushback: President Moetai Brotherson says French Polynesia will challenge an American Deep Sea Minerals proposal to explore seabed mining just beyond its maritime borders, arguing the territory was not consulted and that protected ecosystems are at stake. Regional Political Pressure: Three overseas MPs, including Nicole Sanquer (French Polynesia), urge France to toughen its response to Azerbaijan-linked statements and call for stronger diplomacy and possible economic sanctions. Hospitality Supply Chains: A new trend piece highlights how hotels are turning to hyperlocal sourcing to handle fragile global supply chains—an approach increasingly relevant for remote Pacific islands.