Private jets can now install shared medical oxygen systems for passengers and crew

The Federal Aviation Administration has created new safety rules for therapeutic oxygen systems on Gulfstream GVII-G400 airplanes. This means private jets can now install a single oxygen system that both passengers and flight crew can use for medical purposes.

Until now, the rules for aircraft oxygen systems did not cover shared medical use between passengers and crew. This change creates a pathway for private jet manufacturers to offer a new medical amenity. It also means that the FAA has officially recognized and set standards for a novel design feature in aircraft.