Boeing 767 Engine Fire / South Korea In-Flight Rules on Batteries / EASA Warns of Fraudulent SAF and Safety Risks
Patrick Lutz
CEO AEROTHRIVE | Director SARP Ltd. | CEO AIRCLIPS | Aviation Expert: Safety, Compliance, Quality, Operations | fmr. CEO AQS, Lufthansa
Boeing 767 Engine Fire After Bird Strike in Newark
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into a FedEx Boeing 767-3S2F engine fire that occurred shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, USA, on March 1, 2025. The aircraft, operating as Flight 3609 to Indianapolis, suffered a right engine fire due to a bird strike and executed an emergency landing at 8:07 a.m., nine minutes after departure, with the fire extinguished upon landing by the Port Authority Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Unit. No injuries were reported, the aircraft was later cleared for departure, and air traffic at Newark briefly halted but quickly resumed normal operations. Click image above for reading the related post!
South Korea Implements Stricter In-Flight Rules on Batteries
South Korea has tightened regulations on carrying lithium-ion power banks and e-cigarettes aboard aircraft, prohibiting storage in checked luggage and overhead bins while requiring passengers to keep them on their person or in seat pockets. Effective March 1, the revised rules follow a January fire incident aboard an Air Busan flight, though the cause remains unconfirmed, and impose new restrictions, including a five-unit limit for batteries under 100Wh and mandatory insulation for those between 100Wh and 160Wh. Charging power banks in-flight is now banned, and security personnel have been authorized to inspect and confiscate unauthorized items. Click image above for reading the related details!
EASA Warns of Fraudulent SAF and Safety Risks
Since January 1, 2025, the EU has mandated a minimum blending requirement of two percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), set to increase to 70 percent by 2050, but the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warns of fraudulent activities in this market. In a recent bulletin, EASA highlights that high SAF prices and complex production processes could attract organized crime, increasing the risk of substandard fuel that may compromise aircraft operational safety. The agency calls for stringent quality controls throughout the supply chain and enhanced audits, particularly for new suppliers. Click image above for reading the related post!
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