Litton Unit Agrees With NTSB, Says Fuel Tank Inerting Is 'Feasible'

Fuel tank inerting for 747, MD-11 and 737 aircraft is "technically feasible," according to Litton Life Support (LLS), a division of Litton Systems. Departing from an approach widely held in industry - that eliminating ignition sources is a better way to try to prevent explosions in depleted fuel...

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