Merge ignition, flammability approaches in fuel tank rule, group says

The FAA is being urged to combine ignition prevention and flammability reduction measures in a single regulation as it tries to reduce the incidence of fuel tank explosions in commercial airliners. The recommendation was made Thursday in Washington by the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, an...

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