Enhancing Safety
Safety remains the first priority!
Some commodities transported may, if not shipped in accordance with stipulated regulations, endanger the safety of an aircraft, its passengers and/or crew. The air transportation of these dangerous goods (DG) can either be restricted to carriage on cargo aircraft only, or permitted on passenger aircrafts subject to compliance with the regulatory requirements.
In addition to dangerous goods, global standards are needed for the design and use of unit load devices (ULDs) (fire resistant container) and accessories (fire containment cover), which can significantly contribute to cargo compartment fire protection.