Do airplanes have airbags??

¿They have the planes airbags or airbags? Today we will answer this interesting question, where the answer will surely surprise youá. Photo AMSAFE

In the exciting world of aviationón, of which we have spoken many industry curiosities, the safety of passengers and crewón is an undisputed priority. And in that context, A question that has frequently arisen is: ¿airplanes have airbags? Although the image of a caróvile with airbags can be something likeún in our minds, The answer in the case of airplanes is a little máIt's interesting and surprising.

Normally thinkíWe know that these safety devices are only available in cars., but really, spaghettién isán present on airplanes, not all, but yesÍ THERE ARE airbags on airplanes.

¿Airbags have airbags?

The short answer is yesí. The planesí They have air bags, but they are not the same as those found in cars.ócities. Airbags on airplanes areán located in the seat belts and inflate in the event of a collisionón the accident. Its functionón is to protect passengers from head and neck injuries.

If you do not believe me, you should watch this video where I show it to you:

Aircraft airbags were first introduced in 1988 on Air New Zealand passenger planes. Since then, have become an estándar on some of the commercial airplanes, mainly in the first row given the screen that divides the passenger area from the front galley.

Airbag airbags work similarly to car airbags.ócities. East án located at the top of the beltón safety and inflate when a collision is detectedón the accident. The airbag inflator is activated by a sensor that detects a sudden change in the speed of the aircraft.ón.

The airbag inflates in questionón of milliseconds and expands to fill the space between the passenger and the beltósecurity number. This helps absorb energyífrom impact and reduces the risk of injury.

Airbags on airplanes are an important safety measure that can help save lives in the event of an accident.. Nevertheless, it is importantñalar that they are not a guarantorísecurity and are not found throughout the aircraftón, being able to locate them mainly in the seating of first class, clase Business, Premium Economy or exit rows.

SpaghettiéSome private planes have installed airbags for protection.ón and pilot safety, which is installed in the area of ​​the control panel.

Remember that we must always follow the safety instructions of the aircraft.ón on the part of the cabin crew and use the cinturósecurity number correctly.