Aerospace
The FAA will require a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial airplanes
WASHINGTON – To guarantee the safety of the aircraft, flight crew, and passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will mandate a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial aircraft. The additional barrier will be required by the final rule, which will prevent entrance when the flight deck door is open.
FAA Moves Secondary Flight Deck Barrier Requirement Forward(Opens in a new browser tab)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated, “Every day, pilots and flight crews safely transport millions of Americans. Today, we are taking another vital step to ensure they have the physical protections they deserve.
Secondary barriers must be installed on commercial aircraft built after the law takes effect, according to the aircraft makers.
“No pilot should have to worry about an intrusion on the flight deck,” said Acting FAA Associate Administrator for Safety David Boulter.
The Biden-Harris Administration made this rule a priority in 2021. In 2022, the FAA proposed the rule after seeking recommendations from aircraft manufacturers and labor partners. The rule meets a requirement of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act.
