ICAO, IATA agree airfreight lithium battery segregation plan

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Thursday, 07 December 2017
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is backing International Air Transport Association (IATA) proposals to segregate airfreight shipments of lithium batteries and those containing class-one dangerous goods in ULDs and cargo compartments from early next year.
“Following the 2011 Asiana 991 crash, aviation officials recommended lithium batteries and flammable liquids not be carried in close proximity,” said IATA's assistant director of Cargo Safety and Standards Dave Brennan.
 
“From this, the debate evolved, eventually leading to the decision to prevent lithium batteries and other dangerous goods being carried in the same ULDs or cargo compartments.”