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American FAA requires airbags on aircraft from October

Washington, USA - But costs might be charged on tickets

From October 27 the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires that all new commercial aircraft will be equipped with seats capable to bare a crash 16-times superior than the force of gravity, that is about the force of a 50 km/h head-on car collision. For airlines this would mean installing a special airbag on every seat. These safety devices cost US$1,250 each, plus maintenance, and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107653
Rome, Italy, 07/27/2009 13:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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