FAA sets safety rules for side-facing seats on Boeing 747-8s
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions for AMAC Aerospace and The Boeing Company regarding the installation of side-facing seats in executive versions of the Boeing 747-8 airplane. These new rules are required because standard federal aviation safety regulations do not adequately cover the specific injury risks associated with passengers sitting sideways during takeoff, landing, or an emergency.
Why it matters: This action allows AMAC Aerospace to complete its certification process for converting Boeing 747-8s into private executive jets with luxury side-facing seating. Without these special conditions, the company could not legally install this interior configuration in aircraft that must comply with FAA regulations. It is a narrow administrative update tailored to one specific manufacturer and model rather than a broad change to aviation safety law.
Who it affects
- AMAC Aerospace and The Boeing Company regarding type certification for modified 747-8s
This rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, part of the Transportation Department; you should check the original Federal Register document for full technical details before relying on this summary.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document