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Short Stuff: Cellphones on Airplanes

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Cellphone Use on Airplanes: Safety Debates

This chapter examines the contentious issue of cellphone usage on airplanes, focusing on concerns about electromagnetic interference with flight systems and existing safety regulations. It balances technical details with broader implications, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding passenger comfort and the inconclusive nature of studies on the risks posed by cellphones in aviation.

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