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Passenger safety in very large transport aircraft

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

H. Muir  and
L. Thomas
H. Muir
Affiliation:
School of Engineering, Cranfield University, UK
L. Thomas
Affiliation:
School of Engineering, Cranfield University, UK
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Abstract

Emergency evacuation of future very large transport aircraft (VLTA) in the event of a survivable crash poses a challenge for aircraft manufacturers and certification authorities. In addition, the increase in passenger capacity and flight duration associated with such airframes requires that some general cabin safety issues be revisited. Information gained from previous accidents and research has been reviewed with particular regard to VLTAs. This has included consideration of the issues associated with the aircraft configuration, the behaviour and training of the cabin crew, passenger behaviour in emergency situations, and issues relevant to future trends within the industry.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 107 , Issue 1070 , April 2003 , pp. 201 - 206
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2003 

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