Why is IATA promoting the viability of Air Transport for lithium-ion batteries?

That’s why the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is promoting the increased viability of air transport for lithium-ion batteries through a four-part approach: Promote the development of outcome-based, harmonized safety-related screening standards and processes for lithium batteries.

Are lithium-ion batteries safe for air transport?

There are also IATA regulations for air transport. Shippers must follow these rules, be appropriately certified, and have the training and expertise to prepare lithium-ion batteries for safe air transport.

What is batteries transport?

Batteries Transport is a joint industry initiative with the goal of facilitating the implementation of the legal requirements applicable to the transport of battery cells, batteries and equipment containing batteries.

Should lithium batteries be shipped by air?

Regulations for shipping lithium batteries by air are in place to protect everyone who would come in contact with a lithium battery shipment while it is being transported as air cargo; with training being required for everyone in this supply chain, to protect the aircraft, and the people in the aircraft, that is carrying the batteries.

How are lithium-ion batteries regulated?

As mentioned above, transporting lithium-ion batteries is regulated by UN3480 (for batteries “contained in or packed with the equipment, but not attached to the source”) and UN3481 (“contained in or packed with the equipment, installed/integrated at the source”). There are also IATA regulations for air transport.

Can a lithium ion battery be shipped as cargo?

may be shipped as cargo on a passenger aircraft under an approval issued by the authority of the State of Origin, State of Destination and State of the Operator where the lithium ion cells or batteries that meet the quantity limits of Section II of PI 965.