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Klobuchar, an Aviation Subcommittee member, and Franken joined Commerce Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Byron Dorgan to introduce the legislation in response to the recent Northwest Airlines incident in which pilots claimed they were distracted by working on their computers and did not respond to radio calls for 91 minutes. The plane flew 150 miles past its destination of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
"Passengers should not have to worry about whether the pilots are flying the plane or checking their laptops," said Sen. Klobuchar. "We don't need distracted driving at 37,000 feet -- this legislation will allow the FAA to make sure distractions are removed from the cockpit and increase the safety of our air carriers."
"We don't tolerate texting while driving and we're certainly not standing for it while flying," said Sen. Franken. "Flight crews are responsible for the lives of dozens if not hundreds of passengers and this legislation will ensure they are focused on doing their jobs, not using personal wireless devices."
"Our FAA rules must adapt to the changing times," said Sen. Dorgan. "The passengers in the back of the plane, who are relying on those pilots to get them to their destination safely, need to know that those flying the plane are not distracted by the personal use of electronic devices. Most major air carriers have already recognized this problem and have rules prohibiting it, but this legislation gives the FAA the ability to enforce those rules with penalties."
The proposed legislation specifically prohibits the use of personal wireless communication devices and personal laptop computers by the flight crew during operation of the aircraft. The bill permits use of personal electronic devices to assist in the operation of the aircraft or for emergency, safety, or employment-related communication.
Most airlines prohibit the use of personal computers, but it is not enforceable at the federal level. This legislation allows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend or revoke an airman's certificate for a violation or impose a civil penalty of up to $25,000 against an air carrier or up to $1,100 against an individual pilot. It instructs the FAA to issue a final rule implementing this provision within one year, and gives the FAA appropriate discretion to address issues related to changing technology or identifying any potential unintended consequences of the ban.
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