Why can I use my mobile phone on an airline inflight?
Maybe soon, but not for now. Mobile or cellular phone usage has not been fully certified for use on commercial airlines because of the remote possibility of interference with the aircraft navigation and communication systems. Several international communications firms are working on systems that will allow the safe use of mobile phones from an aircraft but much testing is still required. Complicating factors in reaching this goal is that there are a number of competing mobile phone technology standards, and it is difficult to arrive at a single standard that is compatible for most people and all aircraft. The WAEA Technology Committee has formed a Working Group to study and advise on this development.
