Lithium Battery Fire in the Cabin or in the Cockpit
A lithium battery fire during flight is a significantly growing threat due to the increasing number of portable electronic devices carried by aircraft occupants.Recent events illustrate the critical importance of adhering to the procedures to timely and efficiently react to a lithium battery fire.This article explains the specific firefighting steps to fight a lithium battery […]
Lithium batteries: safe to fly?
Today, lithium batteries play a barely visible, yet essential role in both our daily life and aviation alike. Manufactured and handled correctly, lithium batteries are safe. But production failures, mishandling, or not being aware of their specific characteristics can have serious repercussions.