Boeing's Onboard Fuel Inerting System Advances Fuel Tank Safety

With Boeing's completion last week of the third certification test flight of its prototype fuel inerting system, the FAA moved closer to its goal of eliminating the risk of fuel tank explosions on transport aircraft. FAA Administrator Marion Blakey stressed that prevention of fuel tank explosions...

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