How Lithium Battery Fires Hitting Aircraft Twice A Week Forced Delta Air Lines To Rethink Crew Training

Lithium battery fires or thermal runaway incidents are becoming a very common occurrence on aircraft, with figures globally estimating one or two events every week. These emergencies usually involve overheating, smoking, or flaming batteries and frequently result in flight disruptions. With more personal devices than ever before being carried that contain the batteries, the chance of such events increases.