Lithium battery fires or thermal runaway incidents are becoming a very common occurrence on aircraft, with figures globally estimating one or two events every week. These emergencies usually involve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New details emerge on a plane that made an emergency landing in San Antonio, Texas, on February 3, 2026. Its engine caught fire, ...

A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks has been reissued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate onboard airplane fire. About 429,000 ...

Preventing in-flight aircraft fires is paramount due to low survival rates, emphasizing thorough pre-flight inspections and diligent maintenance by pilots and technicians. Pilots must meticulously ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 22-acre brushfire has been contained in San Bernardino County, California, according to Cal Fire. The fire broke out on the ...

Self-serve aircraft fueling, while cost-effective, significantly increases the risk of fires caused by static electricity due to inherent aircraft characteristics and fueling practices. Aircraft are ...

FORT POLK, La. — The Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department held Aircraft Live Fire training Feb. 26-27. The training is an annual event held to refresh aircraft firefighting skills. In ...