"FAA Reports Surge in Aircraft Laser Strikes to Record High in 2023"

Reports of lasers illegally pointed at aircrafts in flight surged to a record high in 2023, with over 13,000 incidents reported to the FAA, posing a significant danger to pilots and passengers. Green laser pointers are the most commonly used, and despite federal penalties and civil fines, the vast majority of cases remain unsolved. Experts attribute the rise in reported incidents to both an increase in laser strikes and an uptick in pilots reporting them, with California, Florida, and Texas seeing the highest number of strikes. The ongoing issue has prompted calls for public awareness and stricter measures to address the safety threats posed by laser strikes.