Airbus Developing Technology to Allow Mobile Phone Use on Planes and in Hospitals

The transcript discusses the prohibition of mobile phone use on aircraft and in certain areas like air bridges and gate lounges due to interference concerns. This restriction is inconvenient for frequent business travelers. Airbus is developing technology to allow mobile phone use on planes by installing mini masts, which could be available in two years. This technology is also suitable for hospitals but not for petrol stations due to safety concerns. The mini masts create low-powered cells to reduce signal strength, but they do not eliminate the risk of battery or static sparks.

What is the current policy regarding mobile phone usage on aircraft?

Why do frequent business flyers find the mobile phone prohibition unsatisfactory?

What technology is Airbus developing to address mobile phone usage on planes?

What concerns have led to the prohibition of mobile phones in hospitals and on aircraft?

What is the function of the Airbus Mini masts in relation to mobile phone signals?