Airplane passengers aren't the only ones fed up with restrictions on the use of portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has written a letter urging the Federal Aviation Administration to change its rules. The FAA is reviewing its long-held policy against the use of electronics during takeoff and landing, and Genachowski said he supports that process.
?This review comes at a time of tremendous innovation, as mobile devices are increasingly interwoven with our daily lives,? Genachowski wrote, according to The New York Times. ?They empower people to stay informed and connect with friends and family, and they enable both large and small businesses to be more productive and efficient, helping drive economic growth, and boost U.S. competitiveness.?
The FAA previously studied the potential for electromagnetic interference caused by portable electronics in 2006. Although the study didn't find any evidence of grave danger during takeoff and landing, the agency erred on the side of caution, saying it also couldn't find enough evidence to change its long-standing policy. (It's worth noting, though, that American Airlines pilots are allowed to use iPads instead of printed flight manuals.)
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