New Kevlar Bag for Airplane Baggage Could Stop Terrorist Bombs

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33650713

A new system to resist terrorist bombs smuggled onto aircraft has been tested in dramatic experiments.

A device called FlyBag is designed to absorb the shockwaves and shrapnel caused by explosions.

If security fails and a bomb reaches the luggage hold, the idea is that the blast would be safely contained.

The trials - using old jets at Cotswolds Airport in Gloucestershire - showed that explosions on board caused no damage.

The bag involves a novel mix of four different layers of material including one based on Kevlar, which is used in bullet-proof jackets.

The idea is that the bag is not only lightweight but also strong and flexible enough to handle the energetic effects of a blast without breaking.

Current designs for hardened luggage containers are based on reinforced metal and many airlines have seen them as too heavy and costly.

Sounds pretty awesome. Best part is that it won't cause any additional hassles for the passengers themselves. I know once these are in place I'll feel safer flying.

Good idea however useless it's a requirement for everyone traveling to use these. Seems like a non starter. Bombs getting on planes has not been an issue really. It's the type of people getting on the plane.

TI, i'm pretty sure they are referring to the containers in which passengers' luggage is stored. so no you probably wont have to shell out big money on a kevlar samsonite suitcase.

This is pretty interesting, but wouldn't it be safer and smarter to just ban Muslims from getting on airplanes? 👆

They'd just change to incendiary bombs and burn the plane out of the sky.

Originally posted by Bashar Teg
TI, i'm pretty sure they are referring to the containers in which passengers' luggage is stored. so no you probably wont have to shell out big money on a kevlar samsonite suitcase.

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That being said, I think a kevlar samsonite suitcase would be pretty useful for transporting delicate pottery through bad neighborhoods.

Originally posted by Tzeentch
This is pretty interesting, but wouldn't it be safer and smarter to just ban Muslims from getting on airplanes? 👆

How about making Muslims wear these Kevlar bags? That way they can still travel but won't be a hazard to other passengers if/when they explode.

Originally posted by Robtard
How about making Muslims wear these Kevlar bags? That way they can still travel but won't be a hazard to other passengers if/when they explode.

Who else has hijacked planes in the U.S. besides Muslim Extermists?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aircraft_hijackings

Look at this wiki warrior here. 😂

So nothing really since 9/11 in America worth noting an nothing to do with bombs on airlines.

Thanks I.

Originally posted by Time-Immemorial
Who else has hijacked planes in the U.S. besides Muslim Extermists?

I assume you mean commercial planes. Probably some hackers have done it "to prove the computers aren't safe" or stuff like that. Some imbalanced people or random idiots must've tried to get a bomb into planes on occasion too.

Originally posted by Time-Immemorial
So nothing really since 9/11 in America worth noting an nothing to do with bombs on airlines.

So you're against these bags now?

Originally posted by Robtard
How about making Muslims wear these Kevlar bags? That way they can still travel but won't be a hazard to other passengers if/when they explode.

Nope, you never know if they will hide soda cans in their bag costumes.

Originally posted by Robtard
So you're against these bags now?

Strawman

Yeah, that's not a strawman.

You misrepresented my argument, so yes, its strawman, strawman.

Originally posted by Time-Immemorial
You misrepresented my argument, so yes, its strawman, strawman.

Are you being obtuse on purpose?

Originally posted by Robtard
Are you being obtuse on purpose?

No you!

Anyways, no I am not against these bags. Unless I can put you in one and test it out.