Boeing and Airbus Aircraft Routinely Withstand Lightning Strikes, Ensuring Passenger Safety
Commercial aircraft, including those manufactured by Boeing and Airbus, are designed to withstand lightning strikes, which occur approximately once a year per aircraft. These strikes, which can carry up to 200,000 amperes, typically pass through the aircraft's fuselage and exit via the tail, often without passengers noticing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airbus report that such strikes are a common occurrence, with each aircraft experiencing one every 3,000 flight hours on average. Aircraft are engineered with protective measures, such as conductive layers and shielding, to prevent damage from these high-energy events. Maintenance inspections are conducted when a strike is suspected, ensuring that any minor damage is addressed promptly. 
