Air Canada Achieves IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification
MONTRÉAL, July 30, 2026 – Air Canada today announced that the airline has achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification for shipments with Air Canada Cargo, further strengthening its specialized cargo capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
The certification validates Air Canada’s adherence to globally recognized standards for the safe handling, storage and transportation of lithium battery shipments, a growing segment of the global air cargo market driven by demand from industries including consumer electronics, medical technology, electric vehicles and energy storage.
“Achieving IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification is an important milestone for Air Canada Cargo and reflects the strength of our people, processes and operational discipline,” said Janet Wallace, Managing Director, Cargo Operations and Transformation at Air Canada. “As customers increasingly rely on air cargo to transport complex and highly regulated shipments, this certification gives them added confidence that their lithium battery shipments are handled safely, efficiently and in accordance with rigorous global standards.”
As part of the certification process, Air Canada completed a comprehensive review of its cargo operating procedures and undertook an independent IATA audit of its documented processes, procedures and operational activities, including an on-site assessment of its Montréal (YUL) cargo facility. Key Air Canada personnel, including Dangerous Goods specialists from warehouse operations and representatives from Cargo Operations and Transformation Management, also completed specialized IATA lithium battery training required for certification in the proper handling of lithium batteries.
This certification applies only to commercial cargo shipments and does not apply to passengers travelling with lithium batteries. Passenger requirements are available here: https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html#/filter-tab-restricted-and-prohibited
CEIV Lithium Batteries builds on Air Canada’s existing CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live Animals certifications, reinforcing its expertise in handling specialized, sensitive and highly regulated commodities across its global network.
With service to more than 450 destinations worldwide, Air Canada combines broad global reach with internationally recognized safety and quality standards.
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Air Canada Cargo is an award-winning provider of air cargo services and Canada's largest air cargo provider as measured by cargo capacity, with a presence in over 50 countries and self-handled hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London, and Frankfurt. As the dedicated air freight division of Air Canada, Air Canada Cargo offers reliable air freight lift and connectivity across six continents using Air Canada’s domestic and international passenger and freighter flights, and trucking services. For more information, please visit: aircanadacargo.com
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Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montréal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. Members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of more than 50 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers a selection of vacation and Flight & Hotel packages, tours, cruises, car rentals, and experiences. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada’s TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX (AC).
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