  According to ZDNet, American Airlines is the first Airline to
gain FAA approval to use iPads in place of traditional flight
charts and manuals during all phases of a flight. American
Airlines previously had permission from the FAA to trial the use
of iPads with electronic charts during the summer. The
successful conclusion of that trial has lead to approval to put
the iPads into full service.  On Friday, American Airlines is
the first airline in the world to be fully FAA approved to use
iPads during all phases of flight. Pilots will use iPads as
electronic chart and digital flight manual readers. The airline
will begin iPad operations on B-777 aircraft, and then implement
across all other fleets. By using electronic charts and manuals,
the safety and efficiency on the flight deck is significantly
enhanced. Both the iPad I and the iPad II have been approved for
use.  Other airlines are also looking into introducing the iPad
but it is only American Airlines that has full all phase FAA
approval at this stage.