The International Air Transport Association has published a free online guide for airlines regarding the safe transport of lithium batteries in cargo holds.
The International Air Transport
Association has released a free online guide for airlines regarding the safe
transport of lithium batteries.
Titled “Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators,” the guide is the first of its kind.
“Lithium batteries are safe to transport provided that they
are designed, tested, manufactured and packaged in accordance with the global
transport safety standards,” Kevin Hiatt, IATA’s senior vice president for
safety and flight operations, stated.
“Whether on passenger or cargo aircraft, operators can now rely on this
guide, which will be updated and expanded as needed.”
Last week, United Airlinesoutlawed the transportation of lithium batteries in closed cargo containers, according to a report
by the Wall Street Journal.
For more about the evolving debate on the air transportation of lithium batteries, read the January feature “Containing a Hazard.”
IATA releases lithium battery guidance
