Lithium Batteries, Safety Oversight
UPS Faces Proposed Penalty for Allegedly Improper Battery Shipment
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accusing UPS of violating hazardous materials regulations by…
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FAA Proposes Changes in Fire Protection Standards for Aircraft Interiors
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to change airworthiness regulations that govern fire protection…
Cabin Safety, Lithium Batteries, Cargo Safety
U.S. Tightens Rules on Lithium Battery Cargo
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving to prohibit the transportation of lithium ion…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
Alaska Airlines Joins American, Delta in Restricting Smart Luggage
Bag manufacturer calls new restrictions an āabsolute travestyā
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
American, Delta to Restrict Use of āSmart Bagsā for Safety Reasons
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both have announced restrictions on passenger-carried āsmart bagsā that…
News, Lithium Batteries, Smoke Fire Fumes
SriLankan Airlines Cabin Crew Douses In-Flight Fire Possibly Linked to Lithium Batteries
SriLankan Airlines is praising cabin crewmembers for their handling of an in-flight fire Sunday aboard…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
UPDATE: U.S. Laptop Ban Lifted for 4 Airlines
Qatar Airways passengers are again able to carry their personal electronic devices in the passenger…
Flight Safety Foundation Statement on New Security Measures Outlined by DHS
ALEXANDRIA, Va. ā Flight Safety Foundation expressed its support Thursday for the enhanced aviation security…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
New Security Measures Ordered for U.S.-Bound Flights
DHS opts for enhanced screening over expanding laptop ban.
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
IATA Calls for Greater Cooperation on Security, Again Questions Laptop Ban
Cracks are beginning to show in the ānatural partnershipā on security between governments and airlines,…