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Lithium batteries are today’s power source of choice. As we become ever more reliant on Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) to provide at your fingertips information, entertainment and communication, then so increases the demand for more powerful, yet lighter, sources of power. Hundreds of millions of Lithium batteries or equipment with Lithium batteries are carried on aircraft annually. These can be as part of passengers carry-on items, as aircraft (e.g. Portable IFE, defibrillators) or aircrew equipment (such as Electronic Flight Bags). They can be shipped as cargo in battery form or within other purchased items to support the demand for “just in time deliveries”, or indeed as power supply for aircraft equipment. Lithium batteries are becoming continually more common place in the aircraft environment. But the introduction of Lithium batteries included some highly visible cases of cell phones or laptops self-igniting and burning. Likewise, several events have occurred on aircraft, rang...

A go-around is an essential procedure in aviation where a pilot decides or is instructed to abort a landing and climb back into the air for another attempt. While some passengers may find it surprising, a go-around is a routine and well-practiced safety measure used worldwide. It ensures that aircraft only land when conditions are optimal, reducing the risk of accidents caused by unstable approaches, weather issues, or runway obstructions. Why Do Go-Arounds Happen? Several factors can lead to a go-around, including: Unstable Approach – If an aircraft is approaching too high, too fast, or not properly aligned with the runway, a go-around is the safest option. Attempting to land under these conditions could result in excessive stress on the aircraft, difficulty in stopping on the available runway length, or even a runway excursion. Pilots are trained to recognize the signs of an unstable approach and make an immediate decision to initiate a go-around rather than risk an unsafe land...

The NTSB has issued a preliminary report On the accident that occurred on January 31, 2025, at 1807 eastern standard time, involving a Learjet 55 airplane, Mexican registration XA-UCI (call sign MTS056) which was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two pilots, two medical crewmembers, and two passengers were fatally injured. One person on the ground was fatally injured, 4 people were seriously injured, and 20 people incurred minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 129 air ambulance flight. Flight Summary Preliminary ADS-B flight track data obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the flight departed runway 24 at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1806, with the intended destination of Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), Springfield, Missouri. The airplane proceeded to the southwest before it turned right slightly and then ente...

 The aviation industry is undergoing a major transformation in response to climate change, fluctuating fuel costs, and the global push for sustainability. Conventional jet fuel, derived from fossil sources, has long been the industry standard, but it contributes significantly to carbon emissions. With international targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, aviation companies, researchers, and governments are investing in alternative fuels and propulsion systems. This article explores the most promising developments in aviation fuel, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hydrogen propulsion, electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, and emerging synthetic fuels. It also examines the key companies leading these efforts and the challenges the industry must overcome. 1. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the main term used by the aviation industry to describe a non conventional (fossil derived) aviation fuel. The chemical and physical character...

 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report regarding the tragic midair collision that occurred between US Army Helicopter and American Airline Jet (Bombardier - CRJ700) .  On January 29, 2025, about 2048 eastern standard time (EST), a Sikorsky UH-60L, operated by the US Army under the callsign PAT25, and an MHI (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) RJ Aviation (formerly Bombardier) CL-600-2C10 (CRJ700), N709PS, operated by PSA Airlines as flight 5342, collided in flight approximately 0.5 miles southeast of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington, Virginia, and impacted the Potomac River in southwest Washington, District of Columbia. The 2 pilots, 2 flight attendants, and 60 passengers aboard the airplane and all 3 crew members aboard the helicopter were fatally injured. Both aircraft were destroyed as a result of the accident. Flight 5342 was operating under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1...

 The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released a preliminary report into the recent accident involving an Endeavor Air CRJ-900LR aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The report outlines initial findings on the runway incident that occurred on 17 February 2025, where the MHI RJ Aviation Group. CL-600-2D24 aircraft (CRJ-900LR) (registration N932XJ, serial number 15194) was operating as Endeavor Air flight EDV4819 from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (KMSP), Minnesota, United States, to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ), Ontario. During the landing on Runway 23, the aircraft impacted the runway, the right wing detached, and a fire ensued. The aircraft overturned and slid down the runway inverted, coming to rest near the intersection of Runway 23 and Runway 15L. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting responded, and All 80 occupants evacuated the aircraft, though 21 sustained injuries, including 2 serious c...