European airlines to allow gadget use during take-off and landing

RELAXING THE RULES: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the use of some electronic devices during all stages of a flight. — ©AFP/Relaxnews 2013

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the use of some electronic devices during all stages of a flight. A full list of allowable electronics, along with details of safety testing, will be published by the end of November 2013. 

The EASA are likely responding to a similar change of policy by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which itself opted to allow a more widespread use of in-flight electronics on October 31.