Lithium Battery Incidents on Airplanes are IncreasingAs we all know by now, lithium batteries aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, A lithium battery fire becomes more problematic if it happens aboard an aircraft, especially if it happens while in the air. An Increase in Lithium Battery Incidents Aboard AircraftsData has suggested that there has been an increase in lithium battery fires aboard aircrafts and in airports. For example, in 2014 the FAA reported only nine lithium battery incidents all year. Here at ICC, we offer Extover®, a fire extinguishing agent that is suitable to suppress lithium battery fires and is environmentally friendly.

Source: Forbes October 24, 2023 14:27 UTC