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Singapore Airlines Flight Escorted by Fighter Jets After Bomb Threat by Passenger

After a passenger made a bomb threat, fighter planes from the air force, the F-16C/Ds, escorted Singapore Airlines flight SQ33

Singapore Airlines Flight Escorted by Fighter Jets After Bomb Threat by Passenger

After a passenger made a bomb threat, fighter planes from the air force, the F-16C/Ds, escorted Singapore Airlines flight SQ33 to safety at Changi Airport. The bomb threat was subsequently found to be false by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

Teams from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosives Defence Group and the Airport Police Division of The Singapore Army were also present to verify the claims in addition to the fighter jets. According to the MINDEF, the suspect has been taken into custody, and police inquiries are still ongoing.

According to preliminary findings, a male passenger, 37, assaulted the crew after allegedly saying there was a bomb in a carry-on bag. As soon as possible, the Defence Ministry reported, the SPF and Singapore Armed Forces were mobilized

Public state broadcaster Channel NewsAsia said that the aircraft, which took 16 hours and 25 minutes to complete, finally landed at Changi Airport safely and on time at around 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.

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