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Federal Register · July 10, 2026
The title they went with Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model G300 Airplane; Dynamic Test Requirements for Single- and Multiple- Occupant Side-Facing Seats With or Without Airbag Systems Noisy translates that to

Aircraft can now have side-facing seats, with new crash test rules

What happened
The US aviation regulator is proposing new safety rules for side-facing seats in airplanes. Aircraft manufacturers can now install these seats if they meet the new crash test standards.
Why it matters
Existing aircraft safety rules were written for seats that face forward or backward. This change means manufacturers like Gulfstream can offer different cabin layouts. They must now prove these novel designs are safe through specific new crash tests.
The signal
Watch whether other aircraft manufacturers propose side-facing seat designs, using these new conditions as a template.
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