Press Release: Aviation: EU extends the use of electronic devices on planes

The EU's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 9 December 2013 updated its guidance on the use of portable electronic devices on board (PED), including smartphones, tablets and e-readers.

It confirms that these devices may be kept switched on in 'Flight Mode' (non-transmitting mode) throughout the journey (including taxiing, take-off and landing) without a risk to safety.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EASA allows use of electronic devices on board http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-easa-allows-use-of-electronic-devices-on-board/

European Commission: RAPID: Speech, SPEECH/13/1044: Portable electronic devices on planes http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-1044_en.pdf

European Commission: RAPID: Memo, MEMO/13/1100: Portable Electronic Devices – Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-1100_en.pdf

EurActiv, 09.12.13: EU paves way to surfing the Internet on planes http://www.euractiv.com/transport/eu-commission-surfing-internet-p-news-532214

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