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Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jun 2013, 06:18
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Underwriters Laboratories issues new test standards for lithium ion batteries

Probably doesn't apply directly to aircraft, but interesting nonetheless.

Our Lithium-ion Batteries journal covers four key subjects that
demonstrate how UL is working to enhance the safety of...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2013, 05:25
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Japanese Pilots Worry About Repaired Boeing 787 Jets

Perhaps the pilots in Japan should be overseeing their nuclear power plants.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/05/business/japanese-pilots-worry-about-repaired-boeing-787-jets.html
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2013, 05:04
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Op-Ed piece in today's NY Times from James E....

Op-Ed piece in today's NY Times from James E. Hall, James E. Hall, a safety and crisis management consultant, who was chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board from 1994 to 2001.


...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2013, 04:30
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

New York Times also reported expected lifting of...

New York Times also reported expected lifting of ban today (Friday) by FAA:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/business/faa-expected-to-approve-787-dreamliner-fix.html?ref=todayspaper
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2013, 13:47
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

The Japanese are the ultimate in picky consumers....

The Japanese are the ultimate in picky consumers. Everything must be perfect or they won't buy it. If consumers anywhere will avoid a plane perceived to be deficient in some safety area, it will be...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2013, 05:20
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

An article in today's NY Times says: ...

An article in today's NY Times says:



As I have read posts on this thread, I recall some saying this is not true, that the reaction in the cells creates its own oxygen.

Which is correct?
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2013, 06:47
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Does this suggest a static buildup situation,...

Does this suggest a static buildup situation, perhaps along the lines of what Baron 58P suggested a while back? (FAA Grounds 787s - Page 64 - PPRuNe Forums (http://goo.gl/dx0aQ))
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2013, 17:01
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Um, isn't this how atomic power plants are...

Um, isn't this how atomic power plants are designed?
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2013, 10:39
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Excuse me if I missed a post that discussed this,...

Excuse me if I missed a post that discussed this, but what exactly are these two Boeing test flights going to test? Will they just confirm that the changes to the system work as planned, or with...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2013, 11:46
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Here's another opinion piece on the Boeing 787...

Here's another opinion piece on the Boeing 787 situation, and it says many of the things already posted on this forum. What's interesting is that the author comes from the financial industry, yet...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Feb 2013, 06:03
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Yes, I can understand how this change might...

Yes, I can understand how this change might reduce production risks, but I can't help thinking this is not just about production risks (unless by that you also include no one wanting to buy your...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2013, 13:19
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

JAL wants to discuss 787 grounding compensation...

JAL wants to discuss 787 grounding compensation with Boeing (http://news.yahoo.com/jal-wants-discuss-787-grounding-compensation-boeing-073539419--sector.html)
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2013, 12:36
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Another good discussion on battery design, Boeing...

Another good discussion on battery design, Boeing vs. Tesla.



EV Investors Can Learn From Boeing's Battery - Seeking Alpha...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2013, 08:43
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Inherently unsafe. -Elon Musk, SpaceX, Tesla

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and owner of electric car maker Tesla, who should know something about working with these types of batteries, has this to say about a fundamental flaw in Boeing's battery...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2013, 07:24
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Did Boeing choose GS Yuasa to supply the...

Did Boeing choose GS Yuasa to supply the batteries to ensure plane sales to Japanese carriers? This report in today's NY Times seems to suggest thats exactly what happened.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2013, 09:32
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By Mark in CA

Another relevant article on battery technology: ...

Another relevant article on battery technology:

Boeing’s Dreamliner batteries “inherently unsafe”...
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