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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News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
Cracks are beginning to show in the “natural partnership” on security between governments and airlines,…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
Aviation security risks must be weighed against safety risks in reviewing proposals to bar laptops…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apparently has put on hold an expected expansion…
Lithium Batteries, Cargo Safety, Dangerous Goods
A meeting between European Union and U.S. officials over a potential widening of the ban…
Lithium Batteries, 2017 FSF Press Releases, Dangerous Goods
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Recent decisions to ban personal electronic devices (PEDs) larger than a cell…
News, Lithium Batteries, Safety Oversight
IATA CEO says there was no consultation and little coordination with carriers before restrictions announced.
U.K. enacting similar ban; more lithium battery-powered devices to end up in checked bags.
News, Lithium Batteries, Smoke Fire Fumes
Incident prompts warning about potential lithium battery hazards.
News, Lithium Batteries, Safety Regulation
The new rule would amend U.S. hazardous materials regulations to maintain consistency with international standards.
News, Cabin Safety, Lithium Batteries
Two incidents in one day prompt warning.
