A LATAM Boeing 767-300 (Reg PT-MSY) was undergoing routine maintenance when engineers discovered a 7.62 mm calibre bullet lodged in the aircraft’s left wing flap. The airline subsequently notified the Brazilian federal police and the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) who are aiding in the investigation to determine the bullet’s origin. The airline reportedly stated that the damage was minor and that the safety of the passengers was never compromised.

An Afriqyah Airways A319-100 reportedly sustained damage from small arms fire whilst on the ground in late December 2016. The airline subsequently removed the aircraft from operational service to undergo a damage assessment and have repairs performed, which were expected to be completed in the coming weeks. There were no injuries and initial reports indicated the damage was minor. Libya’s current security situation remains unstable with many regulatory authorities warning of the potential threat posed by anti aviation weaponry in the region.

Tigerair Australia was forced to suspend its services to Denpasar, Indonesia, following a number of administrative and regulatory changes implemented by the Indonesian Directorate general of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA claim that Tigerair sold one-way tickets to the general public which violated its ticketing and licensing arrangements. Tigerair asserted it has not breached any regulations and all tickets sales have complied with the requirements of its current licence. Flights were suspended on the 11th of January, however a number of ferry flights have been permitted to enter Indonesia to return citizens back to Australia. Tigerair performed a number of regular scheduled flights to the popular tourist destination on behalf of its parent, Virgin Australia, utilising wet-leased Boeing 737 aircraft.