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Airways Magazine

Airlines led by Lufthansa tighten power‑bank rules after 2025 cabin fire

Since Jan. 15 Lufthansa Group has imposed stricter rules on powerbanks across its network after a 2025 cabin fire and a rise in incidents of portable batteries igniting. Airlines led by Lufthansa now limit in‑flight use and charging and tighten carry‑on allowances to reduce onboard fire risk.

2026-01-18T08:27:13.304687-08:00
defense   North America   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Washington Post • Dan Lamothe

Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers, including Alaska’s 11th Airborne, for possible Minnesota deployment after Insurrection Act threat

By Washington Post: Troops with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska are preparing after President Donald Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.

Also: ANI News Agency and armedforces.press
2026-01-17T21:15:40.222601-08:00
aviation   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   United Airlines  
stratechery.com

Scott Kirby on Rebuilding United’s Tech Stack and Transforming the Airline

By stratechery.com: An interview with United CEO Scott Kirby about how rebuilding United’s technical infrastructure laid the foundation for transforming the airline.

2026-01-17T16:05:44.340415-08:00