{"id":174819,"date":"2025-05-28T16:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=174819"},"modified":"2025-05-28T22:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T22:00:46","slug":"easa-issues-new-recommendations-on-lithium-batteries-in-commercial-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/05\/easa-issues-new-recommendations-on-lithium-batteries-in-commercial-flights.html","title":{"rendered":"EASA Issues New Recommendations on Lithium Batteries in Commercial Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) with a clear call to action: strengthen measures in response to the increasing number of incidents involving lithium batteries on board commercial aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These batteries, found in electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and drones, pose a significant risk when not handled properly. The updated document consolidates and replaces previous withdrawn bulletins, providing essential guidelines for air operators, ground personnel, and especially passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is EASA Taking Action Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Jesper Rasmussen, EASA\u2019s Head of Flight Standards, the trigger has been the rise in safety incidents related to lithium batteries carried by passengers. “Every traveler carries between four and five such devices on a flight. It is crucial for airlines to ensure passengers know how to transport them responsibly,” he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permitted Devices and Key Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bulletin specifies that portable electronic devices (PEDs) range from smartphones to power tools and drones. However, equipment with high-capacity batteries, such as e-scooters, hoverboards, and certain drones, is prohibited under current regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Power banks, which are not classified as PEDs, must be treated as spare batteries and are subject to additional restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guidelines for Passengers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EASA emphasizes critical points for travelers and operators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n