FAA investigates safety of electronic devices

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a study into the safety of mobile electronic devices used by passengers. Although mobile telephones will not be included in the study and will remain banned for use in flight, other devices such as laptops, tablet computers, e-readers and smartphones (for Internet uses) are being considered with the aim to lift a ban on their use during takeoffs and landings. The FAA said that “widespread consumer use of portable electronic devices” has forced it to reexamine its policies. “With so many different types of devices available, we recognize that this is an issue