FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier

What? Having the flight attendants assume a defensive line formation is no longer sufficient?

FAA introduces rule requiring airlines to have secondary flight deck barrier
https://thepointsguy.com/news/faa-airline-flightdeck-barrier…

The secondary flight deck barrier would prevent unauthorized intrusion when the cockpit door is open — for times such as when a pilot exits to use a bathroom, or has food or drinks delivered into the flight deck.

The proposed rule would require manufacturers to install a secondary barrier for commercial airlines manufactured beginning two years after the rule’s approval. The regulation would take effect following a 60-day public commenting period and formal approval.

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Proper security would dictate that the first barrier couldn’t open until the second one was locked. Many jewelry wholesalers employ this “airlock” process.

Jeff

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What? Having the flight attendants assume a defensive line formation is no longer sufficient?

Apparently, they can’t have gun carrying school teachers on every flight?

Steve

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