Business · 01/07/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Boeing 747-8 Airplane to Feature Unconventional Side-Facing Seats with Special Conditions

Summary

The Boeing Company has issued special conditions for its 747-8 airplane, which will be modified by AMAC Aerospace to include side-facing, single-occupant and multiple-occupant seats, a design feature not adequately addressed by existing airworthiness standards.

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