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United States: over 2200 laser attacks in 2022

Washington punishes this offense with jail time and fines

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released data regarding laser attacks on aircraft reported in the first three months of 2022: 2237 cases were reported. In short, in spite of continuous warnings from the aviation authority and fines of up to 250,000 dollars, these reckless acts, which endanger the lives of passengers and crews, do not seem to be diminishing. Of the 2273 complaints...

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Washington, United States, 04/13/2022 10:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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