Airbus Highlights Lithium Battery Fire Procedures In Cabin, Cockpit

Thierry Dubois July 09, 2025
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LYON—Airbus is calling attention to lithium battery fires and how to fight them in the cabin or the cockpit—a complex task crews ought to be familiar with. The renewed emphasis comes after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) May 28 about...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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