Onboard smoking has taken on a completely new meaning with this week’s bans of the Galaxy Note7 smartphone that has an alarming propensity to self-immolate.

Regulatory and voluntary bans on Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones are spreading as airlines and airport authorities around the world are announcing bans or restricted usage on the device, which has been withdrawn by Samsung after some devices caught fire.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an emergency order banning Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones from being transported by air in the US—either by passengers or as air cargo—because of fire concerns. The ban went into effect Oct. 15 at 12 p.m. eastern time in the US.

Companies that provide air navigation services across Africa have committed to a joint initiative to improve aviation safety across the continent.

The European Union (EU) on Oct. 13 formally appealed a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling issued in September that states sponsors of Toulouse-based Airbus Group did not properly remove illegal subsidies for building large civil aircraft.

American Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its 300 flight crew training and simulator instructors on a new labor contract.

FAA has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Seattle-based Amazon for allegedly violating US hazardous materials regulations, the fourth time this year FAA has alleged the online retail giant has violated hazmat rules.

Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have approved a tentative agreement for the Dallas-based carrier’s more than 200 aircraft appearance technicians, the group primarily responsible for aircraft detailing and appearance care services.