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Laser Incidents Reported by U.S. Pilots Hit Record in 2021

The number of reported incidents involving aiming of lasers at U.S. airplanes hit a record in 2021, according to a federal government report, which also said regulators should do more to address the problem. The Government Accountability Office said the …

Laser Attacks Pose ‘Real Threat’ to Aviation Safety: British Pilots’ Association

The number of laser attacks on aircraft is still “dangerously high,” although incidents are down slightly from 2015, said the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA). BALPA was commenting on data released this week from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), …

Oregon, California Among Top for Lasers Pointed Into Cockpits

Airline pilots and federal officials are launching a campaign to warn the public about the dangers of pointing lasers into cockpits. Some pilots have been temporarily blinded by the powerful beams of light. According to statistics , the number of …