Sunday, 11 September 2016

Do not use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on-board aircraft- US FAA advises

...Airlines around the world react


The United States’ Federal Aviation Administration has advised passengers on board aircraft not to use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices. This is according to a statement on the US FAA’s website titled: “FAA Statement on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices”.
The statements reads: “In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage”.

Sequel to the US FAA warning, airlines around the world has been banning the use of the said devise on board their aircraft. Emirates airlines and the other entire United Arab Emirates airline have implemented the ban as directed by their Civil Aviation Authority.
Singapore airline has towed the same line as that of UAE airlines.


Also, the South African Airways has banned the charging of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board all its aircraft effective from Saturday, amid battery explosion reports.

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