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flag FAA evacuation rule may be unattainable due to elderly passengers, study finds.

flag A new study published in AIP Advances finds that the FAA’s 90-second evacuation rule may be unattainable due to the growing number of elderly passengers. flag Using computer simulations of an Airbus A320 during rare high-risk events, researchers discovered that evacuation times exceeded the standard, even with optimal seating. flag The study highlights the need for updated safety regulations that account for age-related mobility challenges and suggests airlines consider strategic passenger placement to improve emergency preparedness.

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