Unruly passenger rate falls 50%, but is still too high
The rate of unruly passenger incidents on US commercial flights has dropped sharply since the FAA launched its Zero Tolerance campaign, but data shows the rate remains too high
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UV lamps developed to sanitise cabin interiors
Collins Aerospace has developed Lilac-UV, an ultraviolet (UV) lighting option that can sanitise aircraft interiors nearly anywhere a light is installed inside a cabin. The lamps emit what the company describes as a “slight” violet light that can disinfect illuminated surfaces within seconds
FAA: Unruly passenger behaviour doesn’t fly
The FAA has recorded an increase in incidents when airline passengers have disrupted flights with threatening or violent behaviour. Interfering with the duties of an airline crew member violates federal law. This exchange between a pilot and air traffic control during an incident illustrates the issue
ABC International enters the B2C PPE market
The Italian company, known for cabin branding products and headrests, has entered the consumer PPE market with the launch of an E-commerce platform to promote Fly Safe, its own line of PPE products
85% of US flight attendants have dealt with unruly passengers in 2021
Disturbing results from a survey of US cabin crew, many of whom have suffered passenger abuse and violence, have led the Flight Attendants Union to call on the FAA & DOJ to take action and make a zero-tolerance policy permanent
Passengers are confident in onboard safety, finds IATA
IATA’s latest passenger survey has found that most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel, and that they support mask-wearing in the near-term. However, a majority of respondents also indicated they are frustrated with the “hassle factor” around Covid-19 protocols
Aircraft cabin environment sensor certified for A320
Teledyne Controls has obtained FAA STC approval for installation of its Aircraft Cabin Environment Sensor (ACES) on the A320 family. ACES is designed to enable air transport operators to monitor, measure and analyse air quality in the cabin and flight deck
TSA restarts self-defence training for flight crews
The USA’s TSA is restarting its Crew Member Self-Defense (CMSD) training in early July. The programme was previously paused due to Covid-19, but with unruly passenger incidents on the rise, the TSA has decided it is appropriate to bolster crew training
ACJ and Philips collaborate on onboard healthcare technology
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has signed a partnership agreement with Philips, a leader in health technology, to equip its aircraft with on-board monitoring and medical equipment. This agreement will give ACJ access to a range of in-air medical care, supported by the latest technology
Air France wins top health safety award
Air France has received the Diamond Award in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying awards, which recognise airlines’ efforts at implementing the strictest health and safety measures