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  • A woman and a young boy sit together on an airplane. The boy is using a tablet, and the woman is smiling and looking at the screen with him. They appear happy and relaxed during their flight.

    Safety Tips for Traveling with Children this Summer

    AAA predicts a record 72 million Americans will get away during the week leading up to Independence Day this year.…

  • Two men sit side by side on an airplane, both focused on their laptops. The man in the foreground wears headphones and a plaid shirt, while the man behind him has a shaved head and a beard.

    Four Risks Passengers Need to Know About the Devices They Bring on Planes

    Whether you’re a road warrior, business traveler, or an occasional holiday tourist, you are probably flying this summer with several…

  • A young man wearing a pink t-shirt and headphones around his neck sits on an airplane, looking thoughtfully out the window.

    New Data Shows Battery Incidents on Aircraft Rose 15% Over Five Years

    Today, ULSE released the Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2024 Data Review highlighting the risk of thermal runaway — which…

  • A person packing clothes into a small suitcase on a wooden table, with an iPad, headphones, and a smartphone nearby, sitting on a yellow couch.

    Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2024 Data Review

    ULSE collects thermal runaway incident data through the Thermal Runaway Incident Program (TRIP) and surveys airline passengers to better understand…

  • A commercial airplane approaches a runway for landing at sunset, with airport lights illuminating the ground and the sky displaying orange and pink hues.

    From Risk to Resolve: Leading the Effort to Confront a Growing Threat in Aviation Safety

    Last month, passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight were startled when their plane, taxiing for takeoff, was forced to return…

  • Winners of the 2024 STAR Awards pictured with Dr. George Borlase and Jeff Marootian of UL Standards & Engagement

    The Second Annual STAR Awards: Honoring Excellence in Collaboration

    The second annual Stakeholder Awards & Recognition Ceremony honored technical committee members who demonstrated exceptional commitment in volunteering..