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Resources - JetAir™ Cabin Air Management Systems

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Useful information sources on Aircraft Cabin Air Quality, and Documentation on the JetAir™ Cabin Air Quality Systems


Information Sources on Aircraft Cabin Air Quality

Everyone is concerned about the air they breathe. Fresh, healthy, safe air is obligatory and these concerns are particularly evident among those traveling by air, particularly for long haul flights. A great deal of effort is going in to ensure that cabin air quality is as high as it can be. The following links provide an in-depth analysis of how the different groups involved view the current situation.

Passenger Perspective
An article by Boeing, entitled Cabin Air Quality for Commercial Aircraft, provides a good summary of what passengers are entitled to expect.

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/cabinair/

The Aviation Health Institute is a non-profit company promoting the health and well being of airline passengers worldwide. An article, Breathe Easy?, gives a more detailed viewpoint.

http://www.aviation-health.com/

Flight Crew Perspective
Flight crews have a particular interest since they spend much of their working lives in this environment.

Avionics Magazine: Safety: Antiseptic Air

http://www.aviationtoday.com/

Symptoms of Irritation and Toxicity in Air Crew as a Result of Exposure to Airborne Chemicals in Aircraft

http://www.aopis.org/

Medical Community perspective
Aerias, LLC is an online resource promoting better human health and better business through IAQ awareness. They provide an Overview of IAQ Problems in Airplanes

http://www.aerias.org/

California Lung Association - Indoor Air Quality Standards Needed for Airlines

http://www.californialung.org/

Certifying Agencies perspective

CAA

The CAA is the UK's specialist aviation regulator. Through its skills and expertise it is recognized as a world leader in its field. Its specific responsibilities include:

• Air Safety

• Economic Regulation

• Airspace Regulation

• Consumer Protection

• Environmental Research & Consultancy

The Aviation Health Unit has set up this website to provide information on the health aspects of air travel to health care professionals, air crew and passengers. You will find here the latest evidence and reports on current air travel health issues and advice on other sources of help.

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=923

There is no reason why cabin air quality should not be as good as the air in homes and indeed technically it may be easier to achieve. The following sets out appropriate recommendations.

MB Hocking. 1998. Indoor Air Quality: Recommendations Relevant To Aircraft Passenger Cabins

http://www.aopis.org/