FAA

Lithium battered

US Proposals from PHMSA and FAA to amend the US provisions for the carriage of lithium batteries look likely to impose much more stringent requirements. Shippers do not have long to respond

PHMSA acts on fuel cells

The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule under docket HM-243 this past April 30, making changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to allow certain fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell systems to be transported by passengers and crew in carry-on baggage on passenger aircraft.

The silver lining

CONFERENCE REPORT The rush to put in place security regulations after 9/11 raised concerns that there could be a conflict with existing safety provisions. As last year's DGAC conference heard, however, their implementation is bringing opportunities for business improvement, as well as for service suppliers

Seven thousand feet up

CONFERENCE REPORT The thin air of New Mexico energised delegates and speakers at last year's DGAC conference, which was just as well as following the programme required an alert mind.

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