Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has begun soliciting public comments regarding changes to the standards for carrying mobile batteries (power banks) on board aircraft.
In light of incidents of smoke emission and ignition involving mobile batteries on aircraft both in Japan and overseas, MLIT is considering changes to handling procedures—such as limits on the number of batteries that may be carried and restrictions on charging—in order to reduce risk. The introduction of these changes is planned to begin from around mid-April.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is expected to submit an emergency amendment proposal for international standards at its council meeting to be held in late March, where it will be discussed and voted on. Japan is also considering revising its standards in line with these ICAO guidelines.
Under ICAO’s proposed changes, passengers would be allowed to bring on board up to two mobile batteries (each with a capacity of 160Wh or less), and charging mobile batteries on board, as well as charging other electronic devices from mobile batteries during the flight, would be prohibited.
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