FAA looks at changing its rules for in-flight device usage
THE UNITED STATES Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking another look at when electronic devices can be used during flight.
The FAA has asked airlines for their views on electronic device usage during flights. According to the FAA it will investigate what tests airlines conduct on devices to determine usage rules and consider establishing standards to allow electronic devices to be used at any stage of flight.
The FAA is consulting airlines on whether these is a need for new aircraft designs to shield against electronic devices and whether device manufacturers that have devices certified for use during flights should share data. The FAA also said that it wants to look at whether airlines should publish its device usage policies for travelers.
