DGCA Bans MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 Power Bank on India Flights Amid Safety Concerns

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken the step of banning the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank from all flights operating to and from India, citing safety concerns. The restriction applies to both passenger baggage and cargo.

Following a recent incident in which a passenger's power bank caught fire on an IndiGo plane. The DGCA has urged passengers to verify the mandatory registration number on the official CRS portal before purchasing portable batteries. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance safety standards in the aviation industry.

With the DGCA working closely with authorities and online marketplaces to ensure only certified brands are listed and sold.

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The Bureau of Indian Standards' Compulsory Registration Scheme for portable batteries has been in place since October 13, 2026. The scheme requires manufacturers to register their products with the BIS, which is mandatory for all portable batteries sold in India. The recent ban on the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank highlights the need for stricter enforcement of this scheme.

With Bangalore Aviation (@BLRAviation) urging consumers to check the certification status of their power bank before use.

The DGCA has also emphasized the importance of vigilance when it comes to portable battery safety. The agency will continue to monitor the situation and take further action as necessary to protect passenger safety.

With the ban in place, passengers are advised to exercise caution when using portable batteries on flights, and to refrain from carrying the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on flights operating within India or to or from India.

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Nepal Airlines has also been affected by the ban. With the airline advising passengers to check the certification status of their power banks before use. The recent incident highlights the need for vigilance when it comes to portable battery safety.

And the DGCA's ban on the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank is a significant step towards ensuring passenger safety on Indian flights.

With the ban in place, passengers can rest assured that they are using safe and certified power banks on their flights.