WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 - a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high.
Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local, state, and federal law enforcement throughout the year to combat laser strikes in areas with the highest numbers.
"Laser strikes are decreasing, thanks to a strong pilot reporting culture that is providing the data we need for community engagement and work with local law enforcement," said Ben S...