Airbus drops aviation lithium-ion batteries for now, but long-term impact is small

The Boeing 787 saga drags on, with a long road ahead as regulatory bodies continue their investigation of the airliner's lithium-ion (Li-ion) fires (see the January 30, 2013 LREVJ). Boeing is hoping that a proposed fix will clear its 787s for flying again by adding insulation, a sturdier metal case,...

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