The number of laser strikes targeting pilots at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has surged, raising significant safety concerns.
According to data released this week by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there were 71 reported laser strikes in 2024, a sharp increase from 45 in 2023 and 33 in 2022. This marks a nearly 58% rise in incidents over the past year.
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