New solutions and facilities in civil aviation for people with special needs

The content introduces and explains the definition of disability, the concept of a person with special needs and hidden disability. It outlines the basic responsibilities of airport operators and air carriers toward passengers with disabilities and special needs. These groups include individuals with disabilities, passengers with reduced mobility (PRM, Passengers with Reduced Mobility), as well as individuals with developmental disorders classified as mental disabilities, such as individuals with autism, who represent an increasingly significant group of air travelers.The subsequent part of the article presents new solutions and facilities implemented in passenger aviation to improve the comfort and safety of PRM travelers. Modern solutions (including technological ones) and facilities used in aviation and airport terminal buildings are intended to improve the quality of travel and safety for passengers with special needs.