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The aftermath of the UPS Flight 6 disaster prompted a thorough investigation, revealing critical gaps in emergency preparedness, particularly regarding the transport of hazardous materials like lithium batteries. The findings resulted in significant recommendations for regulatory changes in cargo flight operations across the board.
Key among these recommendations was the installation of fire suppression systems in cargo holds and enhanced thermal detection technologies that could provide earlier alerts to pilots. Furthermore, the design of cargo containers was called into question, leading to proposals aimed at improving their resistance to fire and heat.