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ICAO Urges ‘Balanced’ Approach on Proposed Laptop Restrictions
Aviation security risks must be weighed against safety risks in reviewing proposals to bar laptops…
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Extending Laptop Ban on Hold, But Not Off the Table
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apparently has put on hold an expected expansion…
by Frank Jackman
Lithium Batteries, Cargo Safety, Dangerous Goods
EU-US Laptop Ban Talks to Continue
A meeting between European Union and U.S. officials over a potential widening of the ban…
by ATWOnline
Lithium Batteries, 2017 FSF Press Releases, Dangerous Goods
Flight Safety Foundation Statement on New Personal Electronic Device Restrictions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Recent decisions to ban personal electronic devices (PEDs) larger than a cell…
by FSF Communications Staff
EASA Issues Recommendations on Transport of PEDs Powered by Lithium Batteries
Carrying PEDs in the passenger cabin rather than in checked bags is preferred, EASA says.
by Frank Jackman
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Airlines Call for Alternatives to Ban on Large Electronic Devices
IATA CEO says there was no consultation and little coordination with carriers before restrictions announced.
by Frank Jackman
U.S. Restricts Electronic Device Carry-Ons from 10 International Airports
U.K. enacting similar ban; more lithium battery-powered devices to end up in checked bags.
by FSF Editorial Staff
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Headphone Batteries Explode During Flight
Incident prompts warning about potential lithium battery hazards.
by FSF Editorial Staff
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A4A, IATA Want DOT to Issue Hazmat Safety Rule Blocked by White House Freeze
The new rule would amend U.S. hazardous materials regulations to maintain consistency with international standards.
by FSF Editorial Staff
NTSB Issues Revised ‘Most Wanted’ List
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued the newest version of its Most…
by Linda Werfelman