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Skyservice partners with Lithium Fire Guard to extend safety solutions

Skyservice Press Release | May 19, 2021

Estimated reading time 3 minutes, 10 seconds.

Canada’s leader in business aviation, Skyservice Business Aviation™, announced today that it is adding Lithium Fire Guard protection solutions to the company’s Managed Aircraft Services Offering. As a partner and authorized distributor of Lithium Fire Guard products, Skyservice employs a cost-effective, simple solution to a potentially hazardous problem.

“It’s been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That is true for aviation,” stated Lyne Barbeau, VP of Aviation at Skyservice. “The proliferation of products using lithium-ion batteries is growing. Laptop computers, tablets, smart and cellular phones, cameras and battery chargers are just some of the common portable electronic devices (PED) passengers bring onboard an aircraft. Things rarely go wrong but having a solution on hand that can mitigate risk just makes strong business sense.”

As a partner and authorized distributor of Lithium Fire Guard products, Skyservice employs a cost-effective, simple solution to a potentially hazardous problem. Skyservice Image

When overheated or damaged, lithium-ion batteries can ignite, starting a relay effect for each battery cell. The fumes and smoke emitted from these batteries are toxic, and the unstable PED may explode, causing additional damage. The PG-100 is an aluminum box designed to contain the toxic smoke/fumes fully while allowing the PED thermal runaway event to continue inside the box until complete.

“Managed Aircraft clients are looking for full customizable service and support for their aircraft. Adding leading safety products, like Lithium Fire Guard’s PG 100, is a natural extension to Skyservice’s commitment to safety and service excellence,” commented Benjamin Murray, Skyservice President & CEO. “We are thrilled to offer a leading edge product to our managed and MRO clients around the world.”

Click here to view the Lithium Fire Guard PG-100 Fire Containment Box In Action!
Click here for additional information on the Lithium Fire Guard offering at Skyservice.

This press release was prepared and distributed by Skyservice.

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