FCC Chairman Petitions the FAA to Relax Airline Tablet Use Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski is petitioning the Federal Aviation Administraion (FAA) chief, Michael Huerta, to “enable greater use of tablets, e-readers, and other portable devices” during flights in a letter sent on Thursday. Genachowski has pledged to work with the FAA, airlines, and manufacturers to review policies and guidance on in-flight use […]