The US Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Huerta, urging the agency to ‘enable greater use of tablets, e-readers, and other portable devices’ during flights, The Hill reported.

According to the New York Daily News, Genachowski went on to defend how essential those devices have become to daily life. 

“They empower people to stay informed and connected with friends and family, and they enable both large and small businesses to be more productive and efficient, helping drive economic growth and boost U.S. competitiveness,” he wrote.

The FAA initially required that gadgets be turned off during takeoff and landing for fear that they would interfere with the plane’s avionic equipment, the report said. 

But a 2006 FAA study found that "there was no evidence saying these devices can interfere with a plane, and there was no evidence saying that they can," the report added. 

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