Laser strikes reach record numbers in 2021, FAA says - ABC News
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sounding the alarm about a staggering increase in laser strikes against aircraft over the United States.
Last year saw the highest number of reports ever recorded, the agency said.
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