Business · 04/01/2010

Airbus Model A330 Series Airplanes to Feature Non-Traditional Seat Panels for Enhanced Fire Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Airbus Model A330 series airplanes, requiring the installation of non-traditional, large, non-metallic panels in seats to improve survivability during post-crash fires, addressing a design feature previously lacking adequate safety standards.