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The FAA says it’s going to test personal electronic devices in hopes to make it easier for passengers to use them during take-offs and landings. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Kevin Hiatt of the Flight Safety Foundation.
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The FAA says it’s going to test personal electronic devices in hopes to make it easier for passengers to use them during take-offs and landings. But the testing could be difficult and costly. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Kevin Hiatt of the Flight Safety Foundation, which is supported by the airline industry.