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Air Canada gains CEIV for Lithium batteries

[ August 17, 2026   //   Chris Lewis ]

Air Canada Cargo has gained International Air Transport Association CEIV validation for Lithium batteries. It attests that the carrier meets internationally recognized standards for the safe handling, storage and transportation for a growing segment of market, including consumer electronics, medical technology, electric vehicles, and energy storage.

The process included an on-site assessment of its cargo facilities in Montreal. Key Air Canada personnel, including Dangerous Goods Specialists for Warehouse Operations, as well as representatives from the Air Canada Cargo Operations and Processing Management Team, also completed IATA’s specialized training on lithium batteries.

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