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American pilots want to ban lithium batteries' shipment

Washington, USA - They can cause smoke, fire or overheat

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing US and Canada pilots, asked the US government to temporarily ban shipment of lithium batteries on board of both passengers and cargo aircraft, until a way to carry them without danger is found, as they might represent a serious hazard to safety. These batteries are widely used in common devices such as computers, telephones and other electronic...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108591
Rome, Italy, 08/27/2009 12:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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