JetBlue Airways is slated to become the first major U.S. carrier to test new UV light technology on its aircraft in an effort to better combat the novel coronavirus.
As part of a 90-day pilot program, Honeywell will roll out eight of its UV Cabin System Units at two of the airline’s focus cities: the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida.
Studies have shown that the UV-C light is capable of reducing various viruses and bacteria, including SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, “when properly applied at prescribed levels,” according to Honeywell, adding that results can vary depending on UV dosage and application. Read more
