Collapsible Containers: Add Convenience, Save Space
Seasonal imbalances in passenger and cargo traffic can result in an airline experiencing a build-up of excess AKE containers at their network’s outstations. The need for repositioning these extra AKEs can result in either having excess AKEs in the airline’s ULD fleet or alternatively flying with empty AKEs at the expense of revenue-generating cargo positions. […]
Designing a Safe Fire-Resistant Container
When we began to develop our line of Fire-Resistant Containers back in 2017, it was apparent that many unknown factors remained surrounding the life cycle of an FRC. These uncertainties ranged from design variables to testing parameters and performance in daily operations, as well as repair ratios and methods. Still, it was apparent that any […]
Managing a Major Risk to Airlines: Lithium Battery Fires
The aviation industry has some of the highest safety standards and risk mitigation, however airlines face a rising risk of a danger that many are not fully prepared for. As the number of lithium-ion batteries increase in passenger luggage and air cargo, so does the particular threat that they pose if they ignite. A growing […]
