Avionics
American Airlines Approved for iPad in All Flight Phases
American Airlines has gained FAA approval to use Apple iPads in the cockpit during all flight phases.
United Continental planned to distribute Apple iPads to 11,000 pilots by the end of the year. (Photo: United Continental)
United Continental planned to distribute Apple iPads to 11,000 pilots by the end of the year. (Photo: United Continental)

American Airlines pilots said the airline received approval from the FAA last week to use Apple iPad tablet computers for digital charts and manuals in all phases of flight, including takeoff and landing, making American the first carrier to use iPads in the cockpit for expanded capability.