Allow AS Electronic Equipment Used At Takeoff and Landing Aircraft

Illustration of an airplane seat (source: airliners.net)

Daily Mirror Online - Washington - The U.S. airline passengers ( the U.S. ) are now allowed to use portable electronic devices when taking off and landing . This policy of ending the ban that has been in place for 50 years and often upset the passengers .

In a new policy issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Aviation Administration , explained that gadgets such as smart phones , iPad , DVD and vide game machine will be operational throughout the domestic and international flights .

Phone calls are still not allowed but the passengers are allowed to read , work , play games , watch movies and listen to music . Surfing the internet will also be allowed while in the air if the passenger airline that provides network using in-flight wireless internet .

Heavier electronic devices such as laptops remain to be put in the cabin or under the seat when the plane off or landing ramps .

Ban use of electronic devices below 10,000 feet or approximately 3 kilometers regulated since half a century ago because of concerns that the use of electronic devices can interfere with sensitive cockpit equipment .

In the late 1950s , a study showed that the use of radio navigation radar passengers could intervene . Since then , all airplanes banned the use of electronic devices during flight .

However , although it is now more stringent regulations loose , this policy will be left to each airline whether they will allow the use of electronic equipment .

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