Industry | Aviation

Legally compliant guardians of protection

Glide through the skies with confidence, knowing our cutting-edge firefighting gear meets all regulatory standards and more. Safety takes flight with us – where compliance meets innovation!

FAA

FAA AC 120-80B

SAFO 09013

PART 25 853 TEST REPORT

EASA

EASA SIB No.: 2009-22R1

CS 25.853

ICAO

ICAO Doc 9481 AN/928

Our objectives

Passenger safety

With the rising number of PEDs on board, our measures against battery fire risks underscore our commitment to prioritizing passenger safety above all, ensuring a secure and confident travel experience.

Risk mitigation

Our innovative products are engineered to minimize the need for emergency landings, providing passengers and crews with a smoother, more secure journey through innovative and reliable technology.

Crew confidence

With advanced technology and reliability at the core, our solutions empower crews to navigate incidents with assurance and focus, ensuring a smoother and more confident flight experience

Increasing Lithium Battery Incidents in Aviation

Lithium batteries pose risks, including fire hazards. Thermal runaway, a process where battery cells overheat and release flammable gases, can lead to fires. These incidents have been rising, with a 42% increase in lithium-ion battery fires onboard aircraft and in airports over the past five years, according to the FAA. On average, there is now more than one incident per week involving overheated lithium batteries causing smoke, fire, or extreme heat. In 2022, the FAA reported 62 incidents, up from 54 in 2021.

The number of these incidents has grown as more personal devices use lithium-ion batteries. In 2014, there were only nine lithium battery incidents reported all year, but last year there were nine incidents reported in each of three months. To prevent these incidents, refer to our article on safety tips for items with lithium-ion batteries.

In the event of a lithium battery fire, it is crucial to have the right fire fighting tool on board an aircraft, helicpoter or drone. The LIONLABS XBAG has been specifically designed and engineered to address and combat these hazardous situations.

Please note: dry powder extinguishers are suitable for Class D or combustible metal fires only, not lithium battery fires.