UL Standards & Engagement will convene leaders in the aviation industry for a critical conversation on passenger and cargo safety at the 2026 Thermal Runaway Incident Program (TRIP) Summit in Frankfurt.
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15/Terminal 1, 60549
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Qu'est-ce que TRIP ?
Les incendies de batteries lithium-ion dans les avions représentent un problème de sécurité important pour les vols de passagers et de fret. UL Standards & Engagement a collaboré avec l'industrie aéronautique au développement du programme TRIP (Thermal Runaway Incident Program), un programme de déclaration volontaire visant à mieux comprendre les incidents liés aux batteries lithium-ion et les problèmes de sécurité connexes.
About the 2026 TRIP Summit
The TRIP Summit brings together international aviation safety experts – TRIP participants, passenger and cargo operators, regulators, manufacturers, researchers, and safety organizations – to exchange knowledge and drive progress.
Our Goal
The challenge of safely transporting lithium‑ion cells, batteries, and battery‑powered products continues to evolve as technologies, volumes, and shipping practices change. In response, the TRIP Summit is expanding its program to examine these issues in greater depth and to strengthen shared understanding across the aviation ecosystem.
Since its launch, TRIP has grown to include 35 air carriers and a broad range of aviation stakeholders. While participation has been largely based in North America, thermal runaway incidents represent a global risk that affects passenger airlines, cargo carriers, and the aviation system worldwide.
The goal of the TRIP Summit is to encourage broader international participation and foster collaboration across regions and sectors by creating a forum for sharing data, experiences, and best practices. Additionally, by expanding global engagement, the TRIP Summit aims to strengthen safety measures, improve risk mitigation strategies, and better address lithium‑ion battery transport challenges across the aviation industry.
Thèmes de l'ordre du jour
Le sommet comprendra une série de présentations et de discussions dirigées par des experts sur des sujets clés tels que
- A look at evolving lithium‑ion battery transport risks and thermal runaway behavior in aviation
- Regulatory perspectives and global developments
- Panel discussions with passenger and cargo carriers on real‑world operational challenges and lessons learned
- Data‑driven insights from TRIP
- Technical discussions on detection, suppression, and mitigation of lithium‑ion battery fires onboard aircraft
- Perspectives from industry experts and first responders on preparedness and incident response
- Strategies to advance safety beyond compliance, including design, behavior, and collaboration approaches
Program Leads and Onsite Team
Notre équipe sur place
David Wroth
Senior Director of TRIP
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Bob McClelland
Senior Program Manager of Transportation Safety
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Matt Pasha
Director of TRIP and Technology & Systems
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Dr. Denice Durrant
Directeur de l'ingénierie et de la science des données
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Sarah Shields
Directeur de la communication et de la sensibilisation
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Anna Schnerre
Lead Quantitative Insights Analyst
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Emma Ward
Qualitative Insights Analyst
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The Dangerous Weight Cargo Airlines Carry
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Rapports
Rising Incidents, Shifting Responsibility: Lithium Batteries in the Aviation Cargo Supply Chain
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Why Airlines Are Changing Rules on Power Banks — and What Passengers Need to Know