Airline Seat Dimensions Are Not Safety Issue, FAA Says

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The FAA’s refusal to develop new requirements for airliner seat dimensions rests on the findings of a veteran cabin survivability specialist and aligns with statements made by aircraft manufacturers. Based on testing, the parties agree the flow of passengers down an aisle and through the exits—not...
Bill Carey

Based in Washington, D.C., Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and unmanned aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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