DGCA Bans MOBIKINS Power Bank Model on Flights After IndiGo Fire Incident
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has banned a specific model of power bank, MOBIKINS, from being carried on flights to, from, or within India. This decision follows a fire incident on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai on November 11, where a power bank caught fire in the overhead luggage compartment, leading to an emergency landing in Hyderabad. The DGCA has also prohibited passengers from carrying low-quality power banks on flights.
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What Happened
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has prohibited a particular model of power bank, MOBIKINS, from being transported on any flight operating to, from, or within India. This regulatory action was prompted by a fire that occurred on November 11 aboard an IndiGo flight traveling from Delhi to Chennai, where a power bank ignited in the overhead luggage area, necessitating an emergency landing in Hyderabad.
Following this safety concern, the aviation regulator has also instructed airlines and passengers to ensure that low-quality power banks are not carried on flights.
Key Facts
- The DGCA has banned a specific power bank model, MOBIKINS, on flights.Hindustan Times
- The ban applies to flights to, from, or within India.Hindustan Times
- The ban was implemented after a fire incident on an IndiGo flight.Hindustan TimesDaily Thanthi
- The fire occurred on November 11 on a Delhi to Chennai IndiGo flight.Daily Thanthi
- A power bank caught fire in the overhead luggage compartment.Daily Thanthi
- The flight made an emergency landing in Hyderabad.Daily Thanthi
- The DGCA has also prohibited carrying low-quality power banks on flights.Daily Thanthi
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