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Civil Aviation Administration of China: Power banks without 3C certification or recalled models banned on domestic flights
To ensure the safety of aviation operations, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued an urgent notice. Starting June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that lack a 3C certification label, have unclear 3C labeling, or belong to recalled models or batches on domestic flights. (For details, please visit the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation's Defective Product Recall Technical Center at www.samrdprc.org.cn/xfpzh/xfpgnzh)
Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport will enforce the requirements of this notice to ensure passenger safety. We kindly ask all passengers to comply with this notice by carefully checking the certification label, brand, and model of your power banks before traveling. Please do not bring non-compliant power banks on board. Remove your power bank before security checks to prevent travel delays.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Horse transport at Pudong Airport. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has successfully received the first 48 elite racehorses and event gear for the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour ahead of the May 1-3 competition in Shanghai. Cargo flight QR8597 from Liege, Belgium, landed at about 2:50 am on April 26, completing the initial transport mission.
Transport of the horse for the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
The racehorses are classified as both live animals and high-value sports assets, requiring meticulous care throughout transit. Shanghai Airport Authority (AVINEX) coordinated with inspection units, airport police, and airline partners to refine procedures covering aircraft parking, unloading, quarantine, customs clearance, and final delivery.
From aircraft unloading to final delivery, all operations took only about two hours and 15 minutes, demonstrating the efficiency of the integrated transport plan. Pre-arrival coordination also helped mitigate stress and reduce injury risk for the horses after their long flight.
To ensure comfort upon arrival, the airport set up dedicated transfer zones and temporary stabling areas, creating a calm and secure environment for both handlers and horses.
Specialized equipment — including heavy-tonnage lifting platforms and temperature-controlled transport vehicles — was used to maintain stable conditions.
Temperature and humidity were monitored throughout to ensure optimal conditions for the horses from arrival to transfer.
AVINEX will also support the arrival of another 43 horses on April 27 and the return logistics after the competition, ensuring smooth transport services for the remainder of the event.