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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways bans power banks in overhead lockers under new onboard lithium-battery fire-safety rules

British Airways has introduced new safety rules that prohibit passengers from storing portable power banks in overhead lockers, citing overheating and fire-risk concerns that could spread undetected. The restriction takes effect as the carrier joins a wider set of international airlines tightening lithium-ion battery handling policies.

2026-05-09T07:52:59.083834-07:00
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View from the Wing • Gary Leff

“We Just Hit Somebody”: Frontier Pilot Aborts Takeoff, Reports Engine Fire

By View from the Wing: A Frontier Airlines pilot aborted takeoff in Denver after reporting an engine fire and telling the tower, “We just hit somebody.” The Airbus A321 had 231 people onboard when crew said a pedestrian was walking across Runway 17L, forcing an emergency evacuation by slides.

Also: One Mile at a Time, Simple Flying, CBS News, NBC News, CNN and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Delta fears US Trade Commission’s investigation threatens Joby partnership

By FlightGlobal: The airline is wary that an ongoing investigation into Joby's trade practices could impede its air taxi ambitions. Delta Air Lines has warned that the US International Trade Commission's (ITC) investigation into Joby Aviation threatens Delta's partnership with the air taxi developer.

Also: Aero-News
2026-05-08T20:47:21.813008-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

Also: The Business Journals and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00