FAA Delays Secondary Cockpit Barrier Mandate

FAA Delays Secondary Cockpit Barrier Mandate

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pushed back the deadline for U.S. airlines to install secondary cockpit barriers by one year, the agency announced this week. The rule, introduced in 2023, mandates that new commercial aircraft include an additional physical barrier to secure the flight deck when the cockpit door is open. It was originally slated to take effect in August 2025, but now has a 2026 compliance deadline, according to a Re…

Pilots Sound Alarm And Say Passengers Are At Risk After Feds Let US Airlines Delay Second Cockpit Door Mandate

Pilots have warned that he safety of the US traveling public is being put at risk after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a request from airlines to delay the rollout of a second cockpit door on newly built airplanes for one year. What is a Secondary Cockpit Barrier? Technically known as an ‘Installed Physical… The post Pilots Sound Alarm And Say Passengers Are At Risk After Feds Let US Airlines Delay Second Cockpit Door Mandate…