Originally Posted by
mitchmu
One solution to that problem is to replace the Lithium Ion batteries with old style NiCad batteries. If done properly, then fire risk on 787 should fall to the level accepted on all existing aircraft. Right?
I am not sure about your experiences with the battery type but I managed to get several NiCd cell to either explode, smoke, or twice to burst in flames violently. The same never happened to me with Li type cells.
Also the cell voltage 1.2V vs 3.7 is vastly different, the charging is similar - constant current - but the charge limiting is very different.
I would be much more worried to fly with old NiCd batteries, somewhat less with NiMH ones.