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ALPA View: Lithium Batteries on Aircraft—a Highly Charged DebateAs the number of battery-powered consumer devices around the world grows at an exponential rate, transporting the lithium batteries that power them is becoming increasingly problematic for airlines. NZALPA’s technical director, Captain Stu Julian, and Ross Gillespie, an NZALPA technical officer, highlight the increasing dangers of carrying lithium batteries by air. Full Text in Archive | Article Details | |
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Volcanic Ash—a Measured ResponseThousands of air travellers in Australia and New Zealand have experienced travel delays and cancellations recently following the eruption of Chile’s Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcano. Stu Julian and Ross Gillespie of NZALPA explain why such delays have occurred.Full Text in Archive | Article Details | |