> Every year, the Indian government records the number of hoax bomb threats received by the country’s airlines. And while that figure has ranged from a couple of dozen to over 100 in recent years, 2024 has set a new record by registering 994 threats as of November 13.

> China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in Asia by fleet size, has announced its decision to sell all 10 of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft and two spare GEnx-1B70/P2 engines. According to an official intent solicitation notice posted on its website, the sale will be conducted through open bidding. The aircraft, averaging a service life of over a decade, are expected to be delivered to the buyer between 2025 and 2026, pending board approval.

> Lithuanian authorities have disclosed that investigators from multiple countries, including the United States, as well as representatives from Boeing, will join the investigation to unravel what happened to the converted freighter that crashed in the Lithuanian capital.

> UPDATE: 2024/11/26 14:09 EST BY RYTIS BERESNEVIČIUS > TM issued a statement that the authorities have found the black boxes. > > In a statement on November 26, TM said that both the CVR and the FDR were found at the crash site at around 11:30 local time (UTC +2).

> A Delta flight attendant became violent during a layover and went on a stabbing spree, leading to attempted second degree murder charges.

> Spirit AeroSystems and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) have agreed to a new, four-year contract for the Tier 1 suppliers’ engineers at its Wichita, Kansas site.

> Finnair has upheld its capacity as the 'Official Airline of Santa Claus' by flying the man himself from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi to London to kick off his international tour. Santa flew onboard a Finnair Airbus A350 before catching the Heathrow Express train into Paddington station.

> As US airports and airlines get busy carrying passengers during the holiday rush, a Senate subcommittee has released a report that says major US airlines are charging passengers significantly, which they termed “junk fees.”

> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a couple of exemptions for the Airbus A350F cargo aircraft as the European plane maker gears up to introduce the freighter into service in 2026.

> The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) has decided against mandating changes to the software for the Boeing 737 MAX’s engine, the CFM International LEAP-1B, following internal discussions over two bird strike incidents involving Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8s.

> As of early 2025, the United Kingdom will require most foreign visitors to complete a travel authorization in advance, and pay a £10 fee.

> On November 27, 2024, Nolinor Aviation’s flight NRL 662 experienced a technical issue during landing at Mirabel International Airport, Canada. The flight, operated with a Boeing 737-400 registered C-GGWX, was carrying 87 passengers and crew. Thankfully, all onboard were reported safe and unharmed, with no injuries sustained during the incident.

> A Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR, registered RA-89085 and operated by Russia’s Azimuth Airlines, caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport, Turkey, after flying from Sochi, Russian Federation. All 89 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated.

> A bullet struck the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 that was on the ground in Dallas, Texas, with passengers and crew on board.

> Award-winning In Plane Sight series uncovered how drug agents can seize cash at airport departure gates.

> The employees are demanding “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.”

> A Swiftair Boeing 737 crashed while on approach to Vilnius, Lithuania, this morning. What exactly went wrong here?

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/48094251 > Spain has fined five budget airlines a total of €179m (£149m) for "abusive practices" including charging for hand luggage.

> Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue.

> Egyptian authorities are claiming that I lied about my experience at Cairo Airport, and even posted video of me. Here's my response.

> Lufthansa has reportedly expressed concerns about the reliability and durability of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, which will power at least 27 of its upcoming Boeing 787 aircraft, with the airline considering a switch to the GE Aerospace GEnx.