United Continental Tightens Restrictions on Lithium Batteries in Cargo - WSJ

A company spokesman said the tighter rules were put in place “out of an abundance of caution,” but added that United Continental “will continue to accept lithium ion batteries loaded on open or flat containers.”

United Continental Tightens Restrictions on Lithium Batteries in Cargo - WSJ

NBC News - Could Lithium Ion Batteries Pose Fire Risk on Passenger Planes?

Lithium Batteries in the News



Also an article hit the presses:

http://www.pressherald.com/2014/12/03/in-bulk-lithium-ion-batteries-aboard-airplanes-pose-threats/

Design flaws led to 2013 lithium-ion battery fire in Boeing 787: NTSB | Business Insurance

Two recent articles about the Boston 787 Lithium Battery incident.

Design flaws led to 2013 lithium-ion battery fire in Boeing 787: NTSB | Business Insurance

The National Transportation Safety Board said the battery, manufactured by GS Yuasa Corp., experienced an internal short circuit that led to thermal runaway of the cell.

787 lithium battery short circuited in Boston plane fire - USA Today

The manufacture of lithium-ion batteries allowed contaminants and other defects in batteries aboard Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes, 

BBC One - Fake Britain looks at fake batteries

BBC One - Fake Britain, Series 5, Episode 13

Geoff Leach worked with BBC on the production of this episode!  It looks like you can watch it online after it airs!

Give it a look!

"Matt Allwright investigates the conmen who are trying to get their hands on your money by using fakes, forgeries and frauds and shows you how to avoid being taken for a ride. In this episode, Matt reveals the fake batteries being used in mobile phones, cameras and laptops that can give you more than you bargained for. Plus the police officers cracking down on courier fraud."

Fire Containment Concepts Releases Fire Containment System To Deal With Fires Resulting From Lithium-Ion Batteries On Aircraft

"One of the potential safety risks affecting the aviation industry today is the potential danger of fire resulting from the use of PEDs and the lithium batteries that power them onboard aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed 144 documented safety incidents involving these devices and lithium batteries." - read the article from www.safetyonline.com at the link below.

Fire Containment Concepts Releases Fire Containment System To Deal With Fires Resulting From Lithium-Ion Batteries On Aircraft