Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed passengers
not to turn on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board aircrafts this is as a
result of recent reports of multiple
Galaxy Note 7 explosions due to faulty batteries.
NCAA in a statement signed by General Manager, Public Relations,
Sam Adurogboye, made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday, also asked passengers
not to store such phones in any checked-in baggage.
The statement read in part: ‘‘NCAA is appealing to the passengers’
responsibilities in relation to ensuring safety and security of air
transportation. Importantly, all
airlines are hereby advised to emphasise the prohibition of this devices on
board during passenger briefings by the Cabin Crew. Similarly, all those
responsible for searching or screening checked-in baggage are expected to
intensify the procedures to identify possible checked-in Samsung Galaxy Note
7.”
It would be recalled that Samsung has recalled over 2.5 million
Galaxy Note 7 devices. This became necessary due to several reported cases of
overheating and outright explosion.
However, investigation has traced these problems to charging and
the company is limiting battery charging on Galaxy Note 7 devices to prevent
inferno.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) further called on all
passengers and airline operators to ensure total adherence to this directive as
safety and security of air transportation is paramount to the Authority.
An official letter had already been sent to all the Airlines and
all other stakeholders for strict compliance.
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