Pilots association urges federal ban on lithium batteries as cargo

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Washington - The Air Line Pilots Association, International on Aug. 25 called for a federal ban of lithium batteries as cargo on all flights, citing three recent incidents during the past two months that involved fire, smoke or evidence of fire associated with the hazardous material on three separate U.S. airliners. The association, which has urged regulation of lithium batteries since 2004, said the incidents are proof of the "urgent need to prohibit lithium battery shipments," according to an Aug. 25 press release.