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Cabin fire started by electronic devices will likely trigger new aviation regulations in China
20 March 2025
A cabin fire that started onboard a Hong-Hong Airlines flight that diverted to Fuzhou, China, will likely trigger changes in travel regulations in China. The crew successfully put out the fire, and the passengers were safely evacuated after landing.
A previous incident involving Air Busan Flight 391, a South Korean aircraft, had a more dramatic outcome. A cabin fire, also triggered by a power bank, led to the total write-off of the aircraft. South Korea has banned the use and transportation of power banks and electronic cigarettes in overhead cabin compartments and limited the number of such devices on board.
It is expected that after the incident, Chinese regulations will also change in a similar fashion.
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