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Air Cargo Lithium-ion Battery Incidents Rise

A new report from UL Standards & Engagement says incidents involving lithium-ion batteries in air cargo have increased 40 percent since 2021, highlighting growing safety concerns as global demand for battery-powered products continues to surge. The study, released March 10, draws on incident reports from airlines participating in the organization’s Thermal Runaway Incident Program database, along with interviews and focus groups conducted across the cargo supply chain. Researchers said the findings suggest ... [+]