US pilot-reported laser incident hits record in 2021 — report

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Reuters

WASHINGTON — The number of reported incidents related to pointing lasers at U.S. aircraft will reach a record in 2021, according to a U.S. government report released on Thursday, and regulators have warned against the issue. states that more needs to be done to address

Government accountability officers say the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to step up its efforts to address illegal activities that regulators say could pose serious safety hazards. said. Reported laser incidents will increase by 42% to he 9,273 in 2021. (Reporting by David Shepardson, Editing by Diane Craft)

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