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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 774766" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>Back to the original topic, which is a good one. Ever since the DBX crash, I've been noticing packaging with Lithium-Ion warning labels coming down the belt. They aren't considered hazardous unless the packaging is damaged, as is indicated on the label. Not very reassuring. I've heard nothing from FedEx, which isn't surprising since there is no official cause for the UPS accident yet. If, and i said <strong>if</strong>, it was determined that Lithium-Ion batteries caused the crash, I'd be willing to bet that they get re-classified as true Dangerous Goods, and will require certification papers, more labeling, and further safety precautions. I'd also speculate that fire-suppression systems will be re-evaluated and possibly required on the main deck in the future. FedEx has already started using an advanced smoke-vision system that allows pilots to "see" through smoke. I'm presuming this is along the lines of a CATIII system, where a hologram showing the glideslope is projected directly in front of the captain, allowing him to land the aircraft even though he cannot see out the windows. CATIII is also an auto-landing system, and I'm not sure the UPS 747-400 was so equipped.</p><p> </p><p>That said, nobody knows what happened yet, but this is a great topic for discussion. Shippers aren't going to like anything that increases their costs, and both UPS and FedEx are going to be careful that they retain the L/I business.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 774766, member: 12508"] Back to the original topic, which is a good one. Ever since the DBX crash, I've been noticing packaging with Lithium-Ion warning labels coming down the belt. They aren't considered hazardous unless the packaging is damaged, as is indicated on the label. Not very reassuring. I've heard nothing from FedEx, which isn't surprising since there is no official cause for the UPS accident yet. If, and i said [B]if[/B], it was determined that Lithium-Ion batteries caused the crash, I'd be willing to bet that they get re-classified as true Dangerous Goods, and will require certification papers, more labeling, and further safety precautions. I'd also speculate that fire-suppression systems will be re-evaluated and possibly required on the main deck in the future. FedEx has already started using an advanced smoke-vision system that allows pilots to "see" through smoke. I'm presuming this is along the lines of a CATIII system, where a hologram showing the glideslope is projected directly in front of the captain, allowing him to land the aircraft even though he cannot see out the windows. CATIII is also an auto-landing system, and I'm not sure the UPS 747-400 was so equipped. That said, nobody knows what happened yet, but this is a great topic for discussion. Shippers aren't going to like anything that increases their costs, and both UPS and FedEx are going to be careful that they retain the L/I business. [/QUOTE]
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