NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: October 31, 2013 Justin Cole, 202-418-0611 Email: justin.cole@fcc.gov ACTING FCC CHAIRWOMAN CLYBURN STATEMENT ON FAA’S PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AVIATION RULEMAKING COMMITTEE REPORT ““I am pleased that the FAA’s Portable Electronic Devices Aviation Rulemaking Committee has released its report. Today, consumers expect to use their wireless devices everywhere, and at all times. Over the past year, the FCC has taken a number of specific actions to improve the ability of consumers to use their Wi-Fi-enabled devices aboard aircraft, and we are continuing to examine how best to promote consumers’ and businesses’ ability to use wireless devices both aboard aircraft and elsewhere.” -FCC- News about the Federal Communications Commission can also be found at www.fcc.gov.