Operators of newer EASA-certified large airplanes and large helicopters are now required to phase out the use of Halon as an onboard fire extinguisher. A new international section of the website ...

QCM Design has gained approval for Halotron BrX fire extinguishers that replace Halon-based extinguishers no longer allowed in EU-registered aircraft after 2025.

For almost 50 years, fire extinguisher technology has remained virtually unchanged: You muffle the fire with a blanket, or spray it with a sprinkler system or pressurized canister. Today, DARPA ...