SUNSET FOR THE SOFA?

The side-facing bench seat, or divan, may well become one of the most visible casualties of the FAA's 16-g seat rule. Aircraft and seat manufacturers alike say it is very difficult to certify benches for use in takeoff and landing, given the constraints of the rules. ``Unless the FAA modifies its...

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