#lithium
"Something We Shouldn't Have In The Hold": Charging Power Bank Diverts easyJet Flight
The safety risk left almost 180 passengers in need of overnight accomodation.
Passenger Suffers Burns After Lithium Power Bank Catches Fire On Asiana Flight
Cabin crew contained the fire within three minutes to avert disaster.
Emirates Bans Power Banks On Its Flights Over Safety Concerns
In-flight fires caused by such devices have been on the rise in recent times.
Southwest Airlines Now Requiring Passengers To Use Portable Chargers In Plain Sight During Flight
There have been a number of onboard fires caused by lithium batteries worldwide.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Removed From Service After Laptop Fire Breaks Out In Reno
The aircraft landed safely.
Airlines Update Lithium Battery Policies Due To Safety Risk After Air Busan Fire
The news comes shortly after an Air Busan fire incident.
How Do Airlines Manage Lithium Battery Fires Onboard?
Such incidents have become an increasing concern in recent years.
FAA Reports 388% Surge In Lithium Battery Fires On US Flights Since 2015
There were 579 lithium battery accidents between March 2006 and November 2024, the agency's data shows.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 232: 1st Low Cost A321XLR Route, CRJ900 Tail Ripped Off
Join Tom and Jo for a look at the top aviation news stories of the week!
Here's Why You Can't Retrieve Your Phone If It Falls Between Airplane Seats
Airlines warn against retrieving phones from between seats due to the fire risk from damaged lithium batteries.
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Laptop Allegedly Catches Fire On Delta Air Lines Flight From Honolulu To Atlanta
The alleged incident opens up the lithium battery debate once more. What are the latest statistics, and what rules must ...
What Caused The Battery Fires That Grounded the Boeing 787 10 Years Ago?
A combination of design issues, wrong assumptions, and inadequate testing procedures contributed to the fleet's groundin...
What Are The Propulsive Gains Of A Hybrid Electric Aircraft?
Hybrid electric aircraft have much better propulsive gains than all-electric ones.
Could Mineral Shortages Prove To Be Electric Flight's Kryptonite?
