Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
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WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year. . . .
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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
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WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year. . . .