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aviation-safety1 year ago•4 min saved

"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.

via NBC News|

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aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

"FAA Investigates String of Laser Attacks on Aircraft in Boston"

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating three incidents in Boston where laser lights were pointed at aircraft, including a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and two Jet Blue flights. No injuries were reported, but pilots and the FAA consider these incidents to be deliberate attacks rather than mere incidents. Laser strikes can incapacitate pilots and put passengers at risk, and shining lasers at aircraft is a federal crime. The FAA has received 9,500 laser strike reports in 2022 alone and has fined violators up to $120,000. The agency conducts outreach to educate the public about the hazards of laser attacks and collaborates with other agencies to apprehend suspects and advocate for prosecution.

via MassLive.com|

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aviation2 years ago•0 min saved

JetBlue flights targeted by lasers near Boston, FAA investigates

Two JetBlue planes near Boston were struck by lasers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The crews of JetBlue flights 494 and 972 reported being illuminated by a green laser, but there were no injuries. Last year, the FAA received 9,457 reports of laser strikes against aircraft, and since 2010, 277 pilots have reported injuries from laser strikes. Individuals caught shining lasers at aircraft can face fines of up to $11,000 per violation.

via ABC News|

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