Learn how to disconnect, people: Turn your damn phone off when you’re on a plane
To all the people who need to have their phones switched on while onboard a plane, what's so important that it can't wait until you land? Or, more worryingly, have we become too attached to our electronic gadgets we've forgotten how to do anything else?
FAA may soon allow use of approved electronic devices during take-off & landing
Sources told The New York Times that the Federal Aviation Administration is looking at becoming more lax on its rule of turning off all electronic devices during take-off and landing. Chances are that we'll be able to use our gadgets during the entire flight…
FAA rules on use of electronics during flights could change in fliers’ favor before year end, report says
If you're a frequent flier frustrated by the FAA's ban on the use of electronic devices during take-off and landing, you'll be pleased to learn that an industry group set up last year to look into the situation may be about to recommend the rules be relaxed.
FAA gives Boeing permission to conduct test flights on grounded 787 Dreamliner
The Federal Aviation Administration has given plane-maker Boeing permission to conduct test flights on its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The plane was grounded last month by airlines around the world after a number of incidents concerning its on-board lithium-ion…
FAA grounds all US-based Boeing Dreamliners amid battery concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all US-based Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft while safety checks are carried out on the plane's lithium-ion batteries. The batteries appear to have been the cause of a number of serious incidents this month…
Digital Blend: PS Vita firmware update brings PSOne games and consumer headaches
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Why the FAA is taking fresh look at gadgets on airplanes
The FAA will be taking a new look at allowing electronic devices to be used on planes. But why aren't our gadgets allowed in the first place, and what new bit of information could change that?
US flight regulator to look again at in-flight use of electronics, may relax rules
The Federal Aviation Administration is planning to take a closer look at the use of electronics on passenger planes in a move that could ultimately see rules relaxed.
Terrafugia flying car to debut at New York Auto Show
Is the future here? After clearing bureaucratic hurdles, the Terrafugia Transition is ready for its public debut.
Report: LightSquared interferes with flight safety systems
A government report finds that LightSquared's proposed satellite-assisted LTE mobile broadband system interferes with a flight safety systems, in addition to the majority of general GPS receivers.
Skydiving camera lens explodes through roof of California home
Perhaps the paparazzi are skydiving around California to snap pictures of secret celebrity weddings? A lost camera lens slams into a Northern California home after falling thousands of feet.
Alaska Airlines becomes first major U.S. airline to receive in-cockpit iPad approval
Alaska Airlines receives approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to use the iPad as a replacement for in-cockpit flight manuals.
Real-life Rocketeer flies over the Grand Canyon with a jet pack
Ives Rossy, a Swiss pilot and inventor, successfully flew his own winged jet pack through the Grand Canyon yesterday morning.
Apple’s iPad FAA certified, will help us fly the friendly skies
The Federal Aviation Administration approves in-flight map and navigation app from Jeppesen for use as the "sole reference" for pilots during pre- and in-flight planning.
Lawmakers Seek Ban on Laptops in Airliner Cockpits
The battle to ban personal electronic devices and laptops has moved from the roads up into the skies.