he new rule takes effect Friday (Dec. 16), according to a report from the New York Times. The FAA began testing
iPads earlier this year in cooperation with Apple and software maker Jeppeson and found no interference with flight controls. It granted approval to American Airlines for use on its Boeing 777. The FAA requires operators to apply for permission based on specific devices and aircraft. United, Delta and Alaska Air have also been granted approval for iPads as EFBs.
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