Regulations and Government
Aircraft Laser Strikes Decline 23 Percent in Two Years
Heightened public awareness of the lasers' serious safety risks reduced the total number of laser strikes for the second consecutive year, the FAA said.

The FAA reported 5,663 aircraft laser incidents in 2018, down from 6,754 in 2017 and 7,398 in 2016, the year with the highest number of laser attacks reported. “Heightened public awareness of the serious safety risk posed by lasers reduced the total number of laser strikes for the second consecutive year,” according to the agency. However, the substantial number of reported incidents clearly shows that laser strikes on aircraft remain a serious threat to aviation safety, the FAA added.


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