Cabin Safety, Aviation Research, Safety Standards
Study says recommended brace position may need to be modified to accommodate changes in airliner seat construction.
The most frequently used brace position — long recommended for airline passengers in case of an imminent crash — provides protection only against some types of injuries and only in some circumstances, according to a report from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).
Passengers who formulate an escape plan after boarding a helicopter improve their chances of surviving a water landing.
Cabin Safety, Aviation Research
Researchers are examining ways of using internationally recognized symbols to aid in airplane evacuations.
