FAA ‘safety alert’ warns airlines about the dangers of lithium batteries

FAA warns flyers over lithium batteries after dozens of August incidents

The FAA reported 50 incidents this year in the U.S. involving lithium-ion batteries emitting smoke, catching fire, or overheating

FAA 'safety alert' warns airlines about the dangers of lithium batteries

The FAA warns airlines about the fire risks of lithium batteries in carry-on bags, urging safety measures to prevent thermal runaway incidents

FAA Urges Airlines To Strengthen Warnings About Lithium Battery Fire Risk On Planes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging airlines to be more vigilant about the risk of lithium battery fires—but did not change its own policy.

After a spate of power bank fires, the FAA says airlines need to be stricter about passengers' batteries on planes

The FAA wants passengers to keep lithium-battery devices visible and accessible.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe FAA issued a safety alert about lithium battery devices.It recommends that airlines ensure passengers keep them in locations that are visible and accessible.Airlines around the world have been introducing new rules since a plane caught fire in January.More airlines could clamp down on power banks after the Federal Aviatio…

FAA ‘safety alert’ warns airlines about the dangers of lithium batteries

In a safety alert, Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration again warned airlines of the risk of lithium batteries carried onboard planes by passengers and crew members.

US FAA issues safety alert on risks posed by passenger lithium batteries on planes

The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a safety alert on Tuesday to airlines over risks from lithium batteries in aircraft passenger compartments, citing a large number of serious incidents.