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Lithium-ion battery fires remain one of the most technically characterized and operationally relevant hazards in commercial aviation. As documented in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 120-80B, the industry has taken robust regulatory and operational steps to mitigate this hazard: Cabin crew are trained to identify early signs of thermal runaway, containment units are on board, and passengers are restricted from placing such items in checked baggage.
While the AC and guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO…
