The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) addresses air cabin air quality in its new Standard 161-2007, Air Quality Within Commercial Aircraft.

The standard, which covers issues such as temperature, cabin pressure, air contaminants and ventilation rates, can be voluntarily adopted by individual airlines or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), or advocated for by airline passenger and employee groups, reveals the association’s press release.

“Standard 161 will help create a healthier, more enjoyable ride for the great variety of passengers on board,” says Byron Jones, chair of the committee that wrote the standard.  

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