US Internal Security Minister John Kelly said that he is considering the introduction of a ban on the transport of laptops in the cabin of aircraft on all international flights. This will be done to prevent possible terrorist attacks.

"We can introduce this ban. There is a real problem - the numerous threats to aviation. This is what terrorists are obsessed with - the idea of ??knocking down an airplane in the air, especially if it's an American plane carrying US citizens on board, "Kelly said.. John Kelly stressed that there is a real threat.

In March, the United States introduced a ban on the transfer of most electronic devices in hand luggage.

On flights from 10 airports from the Middle East and North Africa, a technician was banned, which is larger in size than the smartphone. This includes, in particular, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and other countries. It was alleged that Washington took such measures because of the growing threat of terrorist attacks on board airliners.

It is assumed that the ban can be associated with a fake iPad. In one of the conspiracies of terrorists, a fake Apple tablet with explosives inside.