Police raid Gimhae Int'l Airport over Air Busan plane destroyed by fire
Police on Friday raided Gimhae International Airport to secure evidence related to last week's fire in an Air Busan plane.
Air Busan to Disallow Power Banks in Overhead Bins After Plane Fire
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Air Busan will not allow passengers to keep power banks in luggage stored in overhead cabin bins, in what on Tuesday it called a preemptive measure after one of its planes was engulfed in flames last week.
On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from an Air Busan plane that was engulfed in flames this week at a South Korean airport will have their checked baggage returned to them, after authorities on Friday deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Air Busan Airbus plane catches fire at South Korea's Busan airport
An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on Tuesday at Gimhae International Airport in the country's south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire authorities said.
Officials launch investigation into cause of Air Busan fire in South Korea
South Korean officials are launching an investigation into the cause of the fire that engulfed an Air Busan passenger plane while awaiting takeoff at Busan's Gimhae International Airport, with some eyewitness accounts leading to speculation that a portable power bank may have caused the blaze.
Battery pack suspected as culprit in Air Busan plane fire
SEOUL -- As authorities investigate last week's fire on an Air Busan plane, South Korean media reports suggest that the cause may have been a portable power bank or electronic device in an overhead bin, spurring calls to regulate where carry-ons can be placed.
Air Busan to ban power banks in overhead bins after plane fire
SEOUL: South Korea's Air Busan will not allow passengers to keep power banks in luggage stored in overhead cabin bins, in what it called a preemptive measure on Tuesday (Feb 4), after one of its plane
Airline Bans Portable Chargers From Overhead Bins After Fire Destroyed Plane
A South Korean airline no longer allows portable power banks in baggage stored in overhead bins, citing lithium-battery fire risk.
Air Busan tightens battery checks after fire incident at Gimhae Airport
Air Busan will begin inspecting carry-on luggage for portable batteries before boarding, after a supplementary battery was suggested as the possible cause of a fire aboard one of its passenger jets at Gimhae International Airport on Jan.
Airline imposes power bank ban after runway fire incident
An airline from South Korea is introducing a ban on carrying power banks in carry-on luggage. This is a consequence of a plane fire on the runway in January. Air Busan, a South Korean airline, has announced a ban on carrying power banks in carry-on luggage placed in the overhead bins.
Air Busan enforces power bank ban amid safety concerns
An airline from South Korea is implementing a ban on carrying power banks in carry-on luggage. This decision follows an airplane fire on the runway that occurred in January. Air Busan, a South Korean airline,
S. Korea to deploy more unmanned fire trucks following success in Air Busan aircraft fire
SEOUL: South Korean fire authorities recently announced six additional deployments of unmanned remotely controlled fire ...
South Korea’s Jeju Air, Air Busan offer ultra-cheap fares to revive demand amid safety fears
Low-cost carriers engage in price war to attract customers as safety concerns persist following recent accidents.
Uncrewed fire trucks prove value in Air Busan fire, winning additional deployments
SEOUL - South Korean fire authorities recently announced six additional deployments of uncrewed remotely controlled fire ...
Airlines strengthen battery safety rules following Air Busan fire
Airlines are introducing tighter safety rules on batteries in the wake of the latest in-flight fire from an Air Busan ...
Bird strike detection systems to be deployed at all S. Korean airports following Jeju Air crash
South Korean authorities said Thursday that all airports in the country would be required to deploy thermal imaging cameras ...