UPS LOOKING AT RISKS OF LITHIUM BATTERIES FOLLOWING AIR ACCIDENT IN UAE

UPS said on Sunday it was assessing the fire risks posed by lithium batteries, following an FAA report issued on Friday last. The FAA had said in its alert that the aircraft’s cargo contained large quantities of lithium batteries. ‘‘We note as well that United Parcel Service (UPS) Flight 006 crashed in the United Arab Emirates on September 3, 2010. Investigation of the crash is still underway, and the cause of the crash has not been determined. We are aware, however, that the plane’s cargo did include large quantities of lithium batteries and believe it prudent to advise operators of