Showing posts with label FAA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FAA. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Will we be allowed to use tablets during takeoffs and landings?

Short article from Ars Technica about Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) pressing FAA Chairman Michael Huerta to relax the rule on using tablets or other electronic devices during take offs and landings.

Related: story from The Hill. McCaskill threatens legislation on airplane electronic device rules
Related: story from Ars Technica. FCC chair criticizes rule against using tablets during takeoff

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Developing story: Southwest planes grounded

Southwest grounds planes, places three on leave - CNN story.

Highlights:

  • 44 planes grounded
  • FAA allegedly knew of violations
  • FAA may levy $10.2 million fine.