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USA: 11 aircraft hit by lasers in one hour

It happened in the skies over Seattle-Tacoma airport

Multiple attacks using hand-held lasers have been recorded in recent days in the skies over Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the United States. According to reports, 11 passenger planes were hit within an hour. No injuries were reported on board and all aircraft landed safely.Officials of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported it in recent hours. Among the affected aircraft are those...

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Seattle, United States, 02/10/2022 09:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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