30 Second Aviation News Week 43

In October 2024, Singapore scrambled fighter jets in response to a bomb threat targeting an Air India flight en route from Chennai to Singapore. The Singapore Air Force escorted the plane safely to Changi Airport, where it was isolated for investigation. The threat was later determined to be a hoax, ensuring the passengers' safety without incident. The incident underscores Singapore’s stringent security protocols for potential aviation threats. For full details, see the original article on Al Jazeera. 

Since Monday, a surge of hoax bomb threats has affected at least 19 Indian flights, causing delays and diversions. Airlines like Air Akasa, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have been targeted, with incidents leading to emergency landings in cities such as Delhi, Singapore, and even Iqaluit, Canada. Authorities are intensifying security, and India's civil aviation minister affirmed commitment to passenger safety. Investigations are underway to identify those behind these threats, with airlines considering legal action to recover damages.

For more details, you can view the full BBC article [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30l4gp6z6mo).

British aerospace company Reaction Engines, known for pioneering the SABRE (Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine) technology, has gone into administration. This development affects a key innovator in sustainable, high-speed air and space travel, as SABRE technology aims to revolutionize flight by enabling hypersonic speeds and reusability in space operations. The company's entry into administration raises concerns about the future of this technology and its applications in aerospace.

For more details, you can view the full article on [Sky News](https://news.sky.com/story/british-aviation-pioneer-reaction-engines-crashes-into-administration-13245418).