South Korea Tightens Rules After Air Busan Fire

A fire on an Air Busan flight in January, likely caused by a power bank, led to the evacuation of 170 passengers and six crew members. Interim investigations by South Korea's transport ministry identified scorch marks on a power bank, suggesting the fire may have started due to insulation breakdown within the battery, although the exact cause remains unknown. No abnormalities were found in the aircraft's electrical systems. In response to safety concerns, South Korea has tightened regulations, prohibiting power banks and similar devices from being stored in overhead bins and banning their charging onboard. This incident underscores ongoing global aviation safety concerns regarding lithium batteries, prompting airlines like Singapore Airlines to implement stricter rules on power bank usage. The final accident report is expected within a year as per global aviation standards.