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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High

Posted on Thursday, 27 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High Pilots made nearly 13K reports in 2024; the most in California, Texas, and Florida WASHINGTON — Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that … Continue reading →

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FAA Urges Laser Manufacturers, Distributors to Add Warning Label to Not Shine Lasers at Aircraft

Posted on Friday, 10 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Urges Laser Manufacturers, Distributors to Add Warning Label to Not Shine Lasers at Aircraft High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. To combat the threat, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen requested laser manufacturers add … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers

Posted on Monday, 7 February, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2021. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 9,723 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2020. Shining a laser at an aircraft is … Continue reading →

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