IATA chief accuses Europe of ‘greenwashing’ on aviation emissions
IATA says airlines can’t succeed on sustainable fuels, 5G interference and lithium battery safety without more government involvement.
IATA says airlines can’t succeed on sustainable fuels, 5G interference and lithium battery safety without more government involvement.
All-cargo planes carry bulk shipments of lithium batteries under strict regulations. Airlines want to minimize mistakes that can cause a fire during flight.
High-tech manufacturer Enovix is not outsourcing production to Asia, unlike many predecessors. Its assembly line arrived in California on a giant plane.
QuantumScape, a producer of solid-state lithium batteries, has announced a major breakthrough that enables batteries to get an 80% charge in as little as 15 minutes.
The FAA says UPS didn’t comply with hazmat rules for air transport when it didn’t make sure a shipment it received was safe to fly.
Misdeclared cargo is a big problem for air carriers when it comes to dangerous goods like lithium batteries. Regulators are too complacent when it comes to enforcement, airfreight industry groups claim.