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Airlines in the United States have received an extension for installing secondary cockpit barriers on new commercial aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has postponed the deadline, initially set for August 2025, by one year. This decision has sparked varied reactions.
Some groups argue that a lack of certification and regulations makes immediate installation impractical. Conversely, others believe that delaying the deadline endangers pilots despite existing security measures remaining during this period.
As reported by Reuters, the FAA's announcement follows regional airlines' request for a two-year delay due to compliance concerns. Airlines For America supported this request, citing "a current lack of FAA certification of secondary barriers." However, Air Line Pilots Association President Jason Ambrosi criticized the delay: "The FAA’s decision to grant airlines yet another delay on the secondary barrier rule is deeply disappointing and undermines our nation’s aviation security."
