Soon for e-readers? On ‘airplane mode’ during takeoff

Electronic reading devices, such as Kindles, are normally restricted from being used on flights during takeoff and landing, though such restrictions may change soon, as legislation and research results loom on the horizon. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly considering easing up its rules regarding e-reader use in airplanes. The New York Times says the FAA is “under tremendous pressure to let people use reading devices on planes, or to provide solid scientific evidence why they cannot.” Sen Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri, said learned that the agency now allows iPads as flight manuals in the cockpit and has subsequently given out devices to some flight attendants with information on flight procedures. As technology moves closer towards the implementation of wearable tech, airplane regulations and planes themselves may need to adapt to the changing times.


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