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Enhanced Security for Cargo Aircraft Cockpits

New regulations enhance cargo flight safety by requiring reinforced cockpit doors in larger cargo aircraft starting in 2023. This aims to protect the crew and cargo, indirectly impacting the security of supply chains and economic stability.
Key points
Effective January 1, 2023, all large cargo aircraft must be equipped with reinforced, intrusion-resistant cockpit doors.
Cockpit doors must remain locked during flight, as directed by the pilot in command.
These changes aim to increase the security of cargo flights and protect the crew.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4598
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-21