Lithium battery issues include those related to the safe carriage of all types of lithium batteries as cargo on passenger and freighter aircraft, inside checked passenger baggage and among passengers’ carry-on effects.
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Lithium Batteries, Safety Oversight
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accusing UPS of violating hazardous materials regulations by…
Cabin Safety, Lithium Batteries, Cargo Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving to prohibit the transportation of lithium ion…
Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel rejects proposals restricting large PEDs to carry-on bags.
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Dangerous Goods Board has decided to restrict the carriage…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
Bag manufacturer calls new restrictions an ‘absolute travesty’
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both have announced restrictions on passenger-carried “smart bags” that…
Lithium Batteries, Cover Story, Threat Analysis
Lithium battery-powered PEDs are a risk that is getting a lot of attention.
News, Lithium Batteries, Smoke Fire Fumes
SriLankan Airlines is praising cabin crewmembers for their handling of an in-flight fire Sunday aboard…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
Qatar Airways passengers are again able to carry their personal electronic devices in the passenger…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
DHS opts for enhanced screening over expanding laptop ban.
