The tragic crash of an Asiana Airlines freighter last month off the southern coast of South Korea is sure to once again ignite debate over the carriage of lithium batteries aboard aircraft. While the cause of the crash has not yet been determined the fact the B747-400F experienced an onboard fire combined with the fact it was carrying cargo which included shipments of lithium batteries is simply a clear smoking gun for most observers. If it is indeed found to be the case, it will be the second … [Read more...] about Clear and present danger
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MAS faces Australian price fixing charges
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Malaysia Airlines and its wholly-owned cargo subsidiary MASkargo. Malaysia Airlines is the 13th carrier to be investigated in ACCC proceedings for alleged price fixing in the air cargo industry. The ACCC alleges that between 2001 and 2006, the carrier and its cargo arm entered into arrangements or understandings with other international cargo airlines that had the purpose or effect … [Read more...] about MAS faces Australian price fixing charges
