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FAA to Impose Civil Penalties for Pointing Lasers into Cockpits

Washington, USA - Increase reports of incidents of this type

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that the FAA will begin to impose civil penalties against people who point a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft. “Our top priority is protecting the safety of the traveling public. We will not hesitate to take tough action against anyone who threatens the safety of our p...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1130406
Rome, Italy, 06/01/2011 19:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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