airport safety
Successful Capture of Elusive Leopard at Pune Airport After Months-Long Operation
Dec 12, 2025 06:57 pm CST
A male leopard that had been moving within Pune Airport premises since April has been safely captured following a multi-agency operation. Forest officials, RESQ Charitable Trust, and the Indian Air Force collaborated to tranquilize the animal, which had been using underground tunnels and dense vegetation to navigate the airport grounds. The leopard is now under observation at the Transit Treatment Centre in Bavdhan, Pune.
Man Suffers Severe Burns After Power Bank Explosion in Melbourne Airport Lounge
Nov 07, 2025 07:40 pm CST
A 50-year-old traveler experienced significant burns when his lithium power bank suddenly exploded in his pocket at Melbourne International Airport's Qantas business lounge, prompting evacuation of 150 people and leading airlines to reconsider safety policies regarding lithium battery devices. The incident highlights growing concerns about lithium battery safety in air travel, with authorities reporting a 92 percent increase in related incidents.