FAA: Airliner seat dimensions do not need to be regulated for safety

FAA said it has found no evidence that current airliner seat dimensions pose a safety issue that requires new standards. In a July 2 letter, the agency informed FlyersRights.org of its determination to deny the passenger organization’s petition seeking a rulemaking on airliner seat size. Last July...
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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