Lithium batteries: the "non-hazardous" cargo that exploded in Houston, Texas Logan / Wednesday, April 26, 2017 0 5626 Article rating: 4.0 Lithium batteries explode aboard Union Pacific train traveling through Houston. Read more
IATA LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDANCE IATA LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDANCE SuperUser Account / Friday, October 14, 2016 0 3760 Article rating: No rating ICAO council has adopted the recommendations of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission prohibiting all lithium batteries shipped by themselves (not contained in or packed with equipment) for transport as cargo on passenger aircraft. Additionally, lithium-ion batteries must be shipped at a state of charge not exceeding 30% of their rated design capacity. The final changes to the provisions for lithium batteries are effective as of April 1st, 2016. Read more