As expected, ICAO have issued an addendum to the 2025–2026 Edition of the Technical Instructions (Doc 9284) which is applicable from the 27 March 2026. This has been implemented as a direct consequence of the Air Busan aircraft fire on the 28th January 2025 at Gimhae International Airport.
power banks:
— must be carried as carry-on baggage;
— must not be recharged while on board the aircraft;
— should not be used to recharge a portable electronic device while on board the aircraft;
— no more than two power banks may be carried per person; and
— must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits when not in use (by placement in original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, such as by taping over exposed terminals or placing each power bank in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch).
Having checked London Heathrow Airport “Reserve and Collect” this morning, they are still selling two brands of powerbanks on their website, which can be collected in the airside store. It seems like the message will take some time to filter through.
Cabin Crew need to be wary of passengers using powerbanks discreetly inside pockets or bags to circumvent the prohibition on recharging devices on board the aircraft. Sometimes the unintended consequences of a regulation change can be worse than the problem that is trying to be addressed and there is concern that this is a step too far. This issue was raised in a recent post:
https://lnkd.in/eAddendum No. 1 to the 2025-2026 Edition of the Technical InstructionsxXhhjEE
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