Report links lithium batteries to UPS crash in 2010 | Air Cargo World News

The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has released a 322-page report on the Sept. 3, 2010, crash of the UPS Boeing 747-44AF. The investigation did not determine exactly what started the fire, but said a chain-reaction fire was the result of a blaze that started in an area carrying lithium batteries

The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has released a 322-page report on the Sept. 3, 2010, crash of the UPS Boeing 747-44AF. The investigation did not determine exactly what started the fire, but said a chain-reaction fire was the result of a blaze that started in an area carrying lithium batteries - See more at: http://www.aircargoworld.com/Air-Cargo-News/2013/07/report-links-lithium-batteries-to-ups-crash-in-2010/2414626#sthash.uLFpJod3.dpuf

The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has released a 322-page report on the Sept. 3, 2010, crash of the UPS Boeing 747-44AF. The investigation did not determine exactly what started the fire, but said a chain-reaction fire was the result of a blaze that started in an area carrying lithium batteries - See more at: http://www.aircargoworld.com/Air-Cargo-News/2013/07/report-links-lithium-batteries-to-ups-crash-in-2010/2414626#sthash.uLFpJod3.dpuf

The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has released a 322-page report on the Sept. 3, 2010, crash of the UPS Boeing 747-44AF. The investigation did not determine exactly what started the fire, but said a chain-reaction fire was the result of a blaze that started in an area carrying lithium batteries. - See more at: http://www.aircargoworld.com/Air-Cargo-News/2013/07/report-links-lithium-batteries-to-ups-crash-in-2010/2414626#sthash.uLFpJod3.dpuf

The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has released a 322-page report on the Sept. 3, 2010, crash of the UPS Boeing 747-44AF. The investigation did not determine exactly what started the fire, but said a chain-reaction fire was the result of a blaze that started in an area carrying lithium batteries. - See more at: http://www.aircargoworld.com/Air-Cargo-News/2013/07/report-links-lithium-batteries-to-ups-crash-in-2010/2414626#sthash.uLFpJod3.dpuf

Report links lithium batteries to UPS crash in 2010 | Air Cargo World News

The Full 322 page Report:

http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/ePublication/admin/iradmin/Lists/Incidents%20Investigation%20Reports/Attachments/40/2010-2010%20-%20Final%20Report%20-%20Boeing%20747-44AF%20-%20N571UP%20-%20Report%2013%202010.pdf

Crash investigators trace UPS plane fire to batteries

Crash investigators in the United Arab Emirates traced the fire that destroyed a UPS plane in 2010 to the cargo of lithium batteries, and found that smoke-detection equipment took too long to alert the crew, according to a report released Wednesday.

Crash investigators trace UPS plane fire to batteries

Federal Register | Paperless Hazard Communications Pilot Program

PHMSA invites volunteers for a pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of paperless hazard communications systems and comments on an information collection activity associated with the pilot program. “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21) authorizes PHMSA to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using paperless hazard communications systems.

Federal Register | Paperless Hazard Communications Pilot Program

Press Release – ELTs aboard Boeing 787 aircraft

FAA Statement

After reviewing the initial findings of the AAIB's report and recommendations, the Federal Aviation Administration is working with Boeing to develop instructions to operators for inspection of the Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) on Boeing 787 aircraft.


Press Release – ELTs aboard Boeing 787 aircraft

UPS Pioneers Aviation Safety, Implements New Fire-Resistant Shipping Containers | Business Wire

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research became reality today when UPS (NYSE:UPS) placed an industry-first order for 1,821 fire-resistant shipping containers. The implementation of these unit load devices (ULDs) represents a milestone in aviation history, offering unprecedented protection from intense fires. Delivery of the new containers will begin this September and is expected to be complete by early 2014.

UPS Pioneers Aviation Safety, Implements New Fire-Resistant Shipping Containers | Business Wire