Business · 07/05/2024Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Special Conditions: Airbus Model A321neo Extra-Long Range (XLR) Airplane; Cabin Evacuation-Protection From Fuel Tank Explosion Due to External Fuel-Fed Ground Fire

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes special conditions for the Airbus Model A321neo XLR airplane, addressing fire-safety performance in post-crash external fuel-fed ground fires.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Aviation AdministrationOpen original release →

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