Infographic Fact Sheet: Improvements to Aircraft Survivability

FAA research and upgrades to aircraft over the years have significantly increased the likelihood of passengers surviving an aviation accident. Many aviation accidents are survivable and improvements to cabin safety and the prevention and control of in-flight fires have contributed to passenger survivability.

FAA cabin research is conducted at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City.

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Preparing to Fly

Before heading to the airport, follow these smart travel tips to get the most out of your flying experience.

Airport Status and Weather Delays

• Check NASstatus.faa.gov to view flight delays and airport status.
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Report Travel Problems, Concerns & Complaints

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Technology and Operations

Through the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions, and Noise (CLEEN) Program and the Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT), the FAA’s Center of Excellence (COE) for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment, the FAA is supporting Research and Development (R&D) of new aircraft and engine technologies. Technologies developed by these programs will result in a fleet of...

Emissions

The FAA Environment and Energy Emissions Division, AEE-300, supports AEE’s vision to remove environmental constraints on aviation growth by achieving quiet and efficient air transportation. The E&E Emissions Division portfolio is supporting this vision through a broad range of efforts to develop research and policy regarding aircraft emissions mitigation, characterization, and certification. 

Learn more about the Emissions Division Portfolio:

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