Tag: in-flight electronic device use

U.S. government moves closer to formally banning in-flight cellphone calls

Monday, August 4, 2014 5:29 pmMonday, August 4, 201436 Comments

The U.S. government is getting closer to its final word on whether to allow cellphone calls on airplanes…

Apple, others to FCC: Clear the way for airplane cabin voice calls, email, text messages

Monday, May 19, 2014 8:29 amMonday, May 19, 201413 Comments

Makers of smartphones and networking gear urged U.S. regulators…

U.S. FAA to finally relax rules for gadgets in flight

Friday, June 21, 2013 1:31 pmFriday, June 21, 201310 Comments

Airline passengers irritated at having to turn off their devices…

Turning off iPhone critical to pilots citing interference

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:02 pmWednesday, May 15, 201342 Comments

Public figures from U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill to actor Alec Baldwin…

Senate Democrat proposes bill to allow iPad, iPod use from takeoff to landing

Friday, March 8, 2013 2:31 pmFriday, March 8, 201341 Comments

Frustrated with the slow process at the FAA, Sen. Claire McCaskill said Thursday…