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IATA has defended its controversial decision to vote against a ban on rechargeable battery shipments on passenger aircraft.

At the end of October, ICAO’s dangerous goods panel, comprising countries, manufacturers and IATA, voted 11-7 against a ban.

The US has been vociferous about the risks of shipping ...

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