Brandon Cafferky
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Eric Kulisch
Thursday, June 23, 2022
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.
Eric Kulisch
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Airline group launches certification program for lithium battery transport
All-cargo planes carry bulk shipments of lithium batteries under strict regulations. Airlines want to minimize mistakes that can cause a fire during flight.
Eric Kulisch
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Lithium battery maker airlifts assembly line to leapfrog port congestion
High-tech manufacturer Enovix is not outsourcing production to Asia, unlike many predecessors. Its assembly line arrived in California on a giant plane.
FreightWaves Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Transmission: Premium Guard CEO: we expanded in Mexico to avoid China trade war
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.
Eric Kulisch
Friday, January 24, 2020
FAA proposes $120,000 penalty for UPS dangerous goods violation
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.
Eric Kulisch
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Airfreight industry seeks stronger enforcement of rules for shipping lithium batteries
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.