FAA permits limited use of overhead flight-crew rest area during critical flight phases

What happened

The FAA certified overhead flight-crew rest areas on the Boeing 777-9 and Boeing 787-8 for limited use during taxi, takeoff and landing. Only seats—not bunks—may be occupied.

Why it matters: The change supports augmented crews on ultra-long-haul services while adding evacuation, oxygen, signage and rescue-response requirements.