Elektronikk takk

American Airlines Pilots are now permitted to use iPads during takeoff and landing, but use by passengers is still banned.

Now the United States government is telling the United States government to allow devices on airplanes during takeoff and landing.

Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration Thursday, urging the agency to allow more electronics on airplanes.
Mr. Genachowski said the F.A.A. should "enable greater use of tablets, e-readers, and other portable devices" during flights. The letter was first obtained by The Hill.

The letter, which was addressed to Michael Huerta, the acting administrator of the F.A.A., went on to promote the importance of allowing people to use these devices on planes as more Americans become increasingly reliant on devices for work and pleasure.

"They empower people to stay informed and connected 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," Mr. Genachowski wrote.
The F.A.A. did not respond to a request for comment.
Although there is no proof that devices like Amazon Kindles and Apple iPads interfere with an airplanes avionics, the F.A.A. has maintained strict rules about passengers turning off their devices during takeoff.