The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing new safety conditions for Airbus A321 neo ACF and A321 neo XLR airplanes, which will feature seats installed at a 49-degree angle with airbags and a new restraint system. The existing airworthiness regulations don't fully cover this unusual seat design, so the FAA has outlined additional safety standards. These standards aim to ensure that these angled and equipped seats provide safety levels similar to traditional seat designs. Public comments on these proposed special conditions are invited until January 13, 2025.
Simple Explanation
Airplanes need special safety rules for new kinds of seats that face sideways a little and have special belts and airbags, so the people who make the airplane seats and the people in charge can make sure they're safe, just like regular seats.