Europe flights passengers to be allowed use of electronic devicesSeptember 29, 2014 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Passengers on board flights in Europe will be allowed to use their smartphones and tablets completely, without the need to turn on Airplane Mode, Digital Spy said. The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has lifted the restriction, meaning phones can be used even during take off and landing, which was previously limited to Airplane Mode only. "The new guidance allows airlines to permit personal electronic devices to stay switched on, without the need to be in airplane mode," the EASA said in a statement. "This is the latest regulatory step toward enabling the ability to offer 'gate-to-gate' telecommunication or Wifi services." Passengers won't be allowed to use their devices fully just yet, as each airline must undergo and assessment to check that their aircraft communications will not be affected by the move. The EASA is hoping that the airlines will have the rules in place in the next eight months. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. |