Air Canada has 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.