FAA Proposes $70K Fine Against Verizon Over Battery Shipments
The aviation regulator claims Verizon failed to disclose shipment of hazardous materials.
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $70,500 fine against Verizon for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations in shipments involving lithium-ion batteries.
The agency said Tuesday the violations stem from three separate shipments in May 2024, in which Verizon transported between 2,000 and 3,000 cell phones containing lithium-ion batteries without properly declaring the contents or including required handling information.
According to the FAA, the shipments lacked necessary emergency response details before being transported by FedEx by air, raising safety concerns for carriers handling the packages.
