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Tag: aircraft
What happens when you don’t switch your iPhone to Airplane Mode?
Airline passengers are repeatedly told to switch their mobile phones to flight mode…
Students spoof GPS signals to send mega yacht off course (with video)
Some University of Texas students led by professor Todd Humphreys…
Apple iPad reduces single biggest source of pilot injuries, saves fuel at American Airlines
The iPad replaces 40 pound kit bags with over 3,000 pages that include terminal charts and flight manuals…
Qantas offers each passenger their own Apple iPad for in-flight use
Passengers flying Australian carrier Qantas will now be provided with individual iPads…
FAA to study use of iPads, iPhone on airplanes during entire flight
It’s going to be a while before airline passengers can use iPads and other electronic devices…
Apple patent describes greater magnetometer mapping accuracy for iOS devices in vehicles, aircraft and watercraft
Apple has invented an advanced magnetometer application and related system designed specifically to…
F.A.A. taking ‘fresh look’ at passenger use of iPad, devices use during takeoff and landing
The ban on electronic devices of all kinds exists out of fear that devices…