Sydney, Aug 29 (ANI): The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has said it will study whether to allow more widespread use of smartphones and other portable electronic devices during flights, while ruling out voice calls.
The agency, which falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said that a government-industry group will be formed to review current policies, testing methods and technological standards and will make recommendations to the FAA.
"We're looking for information to help air carriers and operators decide if they can allow more widespread use of electronic devices in today's aircraft," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Michael Huerta, acting FAA administrator, as saying in a statement.FAA regulations require airlines to determine that radio- frequency interference from electronic devices won't affect a plane's avionics before allowing them to be used during certain phases of flight.
"The safety of our passengers and crews remains our top priority and our members will work cooperatively with the FAA on opportunities to evaluate personal electronic devices to ensure customers can use these products safely during flight," Steve Lott, a spokesman for Airlines for America, said in an e-mail.
According to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) website, rules prohibit airborne use of phones to protect wireless devices on the ground, and the FAA regulates use of mobile devices to prevent interference with aircraft navigation and communications systems, the paper said. (ANI)
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