FAA Tells Airlines to Reevaluate Evacuation Preparations
The FAA this week instructed airlines to emphasize to passengers that they should leave their carry-on bags behind in the event of an aircraft evacuation.
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FAA Grants Delay for Secondary Flight Deck Barrier Rule
The FAA this week agreed to delay a requirement for new U.S. passenger aircraft to have a second barrier to the cockpit to prevent unauthorized intrusions and hijacking attempts.
Report: FAA Seat Study Not Actionable
An FAA-commissioned study meant to determine the effect of passenger body size, seat size, and seat pitch on cabin evacuation times had design flaws.
ALPA Pushes Back in Clash Over Cockpit Barrier Rule
ALPA criticized a petition from major airlines that would put off the installation of secondary flight deck barriers for another two years.
