World·BBC·20h agoGlobal
Battery Fires: Growing Threat on Flights
Crews battle lithium-ion blazes as incidents rise
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AI Summary
Battery fires involving lithium-ion devices are a growing threat on flights, highlighted by a recent incident on a Las Vegas-bound plane. Aviation authorities report increasing incidents, with IATA launching a safety campaign after an Air Busan plane was destroyed in 2025.
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lithium-ion batteriesairline safetybattery firesaviation incidentsIATA campaign

