FAA strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage.

Press Release – FAA Statement on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices

For Immediate Release

September 8, 2016
Contact: Laura Brown
Phone: 202-267-3883


In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage.