Originally Posted by DaveO`Leary
why not incorporate air bags (as in cars) behind each seat.
Not such a bad idea - infact has already been introduced on VS A340-600's (and I would guess any other A346 operator?
). My understanding is that any aircraft design that was certified after 1994 is required to have airbags fitted to seatbelts where a headstrike (against anything other than the seat in front) is possible. VS have AirBag Seatbelts in the Upper Class Suite, as there is the possibility of headstrike against the privacy barrier in the event of a sudden stop. These airbags activate under certain G force pressure... As the airbag inflates, it follows the path of least resistance - so will mould to fit around the person or adult/baby combination. There is also airbags in the economy cabin where a headstrike is possible against the door bustle or bulkhead.
