ANA supports development of a safer way to store electronics in flight

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and two other Japanese companies jointly developed a fire-resistant bag that can be used to safely store personal electronic devices during flights.

This unique product created jointly by ANA, Kikuchi Sheet Industries Ltd (Kikuchi Sheet), and TOPPAN Corporation protects passengers, crew, and aircraft from the risk of fires caused by overheated batteries in electronic devices.

The fire resistant bags are already in use on ANA aircraft, including aircraft operated by AirJapan and ANA Wings. 

To further encourage fire safety, ANA will make the bags available for purchase by competing airlines and other commercial customers on ANA Trading from January 2025.

A necessary suggestion

ANA cabin attendants suggested the need for safe storage options in response to recent incidents on other airlines involving fire and smoke from deteriorating or poor quality lithium-ion batteries. 

The fire resistant bag was planned and developed in response to their feedback.

The jointly developed storage bags are unique because they combine TOPPAN’s FSfilm which releases a fire-extinguishing aerosol in response to heat, and Kikuchi’s fire resistant bag, which is designed to quickly and safely prevent fire risks from electronic equipment that shows signs of abnormal heat generation or deformation. 

The bag’s lightweight and compact design was designed for installation in all ANA and AirJapan aircraft.

ANA’s role in developing and deploying the storage bag reflects the airline’s strong commitment to safety as a top priority. 

ANA Group, Kikuchi Sheet, and TOPPAN will jointly begin to expand sales of the fire resistant bag and continue to promote initiatives utilizing the latest technology to keep passengers and crew safe.