In the early morning of November 25, a Boeing 737-400 cargo plane crashed near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The plane, operated by Swiftair on behalf of DHL Aviation, crashed in a residential area, killing one crew member and injuring three others. Local residents were unharmed as the plane narrowly missed a residential building and crashed into a courtyard. Investigations are now focusing on analyzing the flight recorders and recovering the wreckage. The "black boxes," consisting of a flight data recorder and a voice recorder, have already been recovered and are to be analyzed in Germany. Lithuanian authorities emphasize that the devices show no major damage, which makes extracting the data easier. These analyses could shed light on possible technical defects or human error, which are considered the most likely causes. German, Spanish and Lithuanian experts are working closely together, supported by additional specialists from the USA. Initial findings and open questions According to initial reports, the Boeing was about 26 meters below the glide path during its approach to landing before it crashed. The Lithuanian police chief Arūnas Paulauskas stated that there is no evidence of external influences so far, which supports technical or human errors as possible reasons for the accident. Nevertheless, sabotage cannot be completely ruled out, especially against the background of an incident at the DHL logistics center in Leipzig, where a package containing an incendiary device caught fire in July. Political dimension and security concerns The crash also raises geopolitical questions. Security authorities had warned in the summer of unconventional incendiary devices that were sent via freight service providers. Lithuanian and German authorities are therefore also investigating

On November 27, 2024, a serious incident occurred at Montreal Mirabel Airport when a Boeing 737-400 belonging to the Canadian airline Nolinor Aviation had to make an emergency landing due to a defect in the landing gear. Flight NRL662, which was originally scheduled to fly from Quebec City to La Baie Bagotville, was completed without injuries despite the precarious situation. During the approach to the destination, the crew issued a warning: the main landing gear was not fully extended. The crew then initiated a missed approach and decided to divert to the better-equipped Montreal Mirabel Airport to prepare for the emergency landing there. The dramatic incident ended with the aircraft landing on the hood of the left engine, causing significant damage to the aircraft. Fortunately, the evacuation via the emergency slides was carried out quickly without any injuries or fire. The aircraft involved and its history The aircraft, a 34,7-year-old Boeing 737-400 with the registration C-GGWX, was originally delivered to Icelandair in 1990 and has changed hands several times since then. Nolinor Aviation took over the aircraft in 2020 and used it on demanding routes, often to remote airports in northern Canada. With a total fleet of 14 aircraft, including many historic models such as the Boeing 737-200, the airline specializes in passenger and cargo flights to extreme regions. This orientation requires robust aircraft that can operate even in adverse conditions. Investigation initiated The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) sent a team to the scene of the accident to determine the cause of the incident. Initial reports indicate that the left main landing gear may not have been

An unusual incident occurred on November 25, 2024, at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 began rolling backwards uncontrollably after arriving from Singapore, attracting worldwide attention. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, but the incident raises questions about safety protocols and human error in aviation. The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, had arrived at its parking position after a roughly five-hour flight from Singapore to New Delhi. Before ground staff could even install the wheel chocks, the aircraft began moving backwards. Reports say the crew had not activated the parking brake correctly, which triggered the rolling. The slightly sloping parking bay intensified the effect. Only after the crew applied the brake did the aircraft come to a stop and was eventually pulled into the correct position by a tug. Singapore Airlines released an official statement emphasizing that the safety of passengers and crew was its top priority. The airline apologized to the affected passengers while being transparent about the course of events. All passengers were able to disembark the aircraft as planned and the injured crew member, who suffered a minor bruise, was able to continue his duties. In aviation, it is standard practice for the crew to check the hydraulic braking systems and activate the parking brake after parking an aircraft. At the same time, wheel chocks are placed by ground staff to prevent unexpected rolling. The incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to these protocols, especially for aircraft of this size. Aviation experts see the incident as the result of