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Enhanced Aviation Safety: Mandatory Secondary Cockpit Barriers on Existing Aircraft.

This Act mandates the installation of secondary cockpit barriers (additional doors) on all existing commercial passenger aircraft operating in the US. The goal is to enhance flight security by preventing unauthorized access to the flight deck. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must issue the necessary order within 18 months, directly impacting the safety of every passenger.
Key points
All existing commercial passenger aircraft in the US must install a secondary cockpit barrier.
The change aims to increase passenger and crew safety by providing an extra layer of protection against unauthorized entry to the flight deck.
The FAA has 18 months from the enactment date to issue the order implementing this requirement for airlines.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_911
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-03-22