Airplane

Want to use your iPad during takeoff and landing? The FAA may soon allow it!

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Mar 25, 2013 a 1:36 pm

You may soon be able to use your iPad on flights during takeoff and landing, as the Federal Aviation Administration is considering loosening restrictions on devices that can be powered on during those times. The list of permitted devices would not include cellphones, and would be restricted to so-called “reading devices” such as Kindles and iPads, and all devices would be required to be put in airplane mode.

F.A.A. reconsidering no-gadget policy during airplane taxi, take-off, and landing

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 a 10:48 am

A spokesperson at the Federal Aviation Administration said they are reconsidering the requirement to turn off your gadgets on the plane while landing and taking off.

Jetstar Airlines to offer in-flight iPads for AU$10

By George Lim, Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011 a 12:01 pm

Jetstar Airlines are going to offer passengers in-flight iPads for AU$10 per flight from April, pending licensing agreements with Apple. We reported that Jetstar Airlines had a successful trial period for a iPad based in-flight entertainment system, last summer with the intent to launch before Christmas, so it's safe to say things went well.

The iPads will come preloaded with movies, music, magazines, books, and apps, replacing the current in-flight entertainment systems. The launch will start on Jetstar A320 flights, but marketing manager David May says: