The newly-designed Airbus A321neo features software that automatically displays the 'no smoking' signage during a flight, eliminating the need for manual operation by the crew. United Airlines filed for an exemption with the Federal Aviation Authority to bypass the 1990 regulation, but their new A321neo planes are not covered under this exemption.
The FAA has granted United permission to fly these planes while evaluating their request.
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