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Half of all pilots targeted in past year but latest incident involved laser used in weaponry, says pilots’ association. Read the full article here » Read more…
The US issued a notice to airmen "to exercise caution when flying in certain areas in Djibouti," which "was issued due to lasers being directed at US aircraft on a small number of separate occasions over the last few weeks," according to the notice obtained by CNN.
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A 57-year-old man has been arrested and accused of pointing lasers at several aircraft flying in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Deer Valley Regional Airport in the past week, according to Phoenix Police Department. Lam Tran was arrested Saturday and is facing a charge of felony endangerment, according to jail records and a police statement issued Monday.
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Just after 6 p. m. Tuesday, King County Sheriff’s Office's helicopter – Guardian One – was hit with a sudden flash of light as it flew above Shoreline. “A green laser light illuminated the cockpit, which was very bright,” Deputy Jessica Santos told KIRO 7. The laser “actually caused some temporary blindness” to the crew.
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The Ryanair flight crew aborted a landing after becoming distracted by a laser as they approached Porto airport. ANDREW YATES/REUTERS
A Ryanair flight was forced to abort its planned landing at an airport in Portugal last year when one of its pilots was temporarily blinded by a green laser.
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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance service have issued a stark warning about the impact laser pens can have on the emergency services.
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PerriQuest’s Chief Technology Office, Dr. Kristin Rauschenbach presented an educational session entitled Laser Strike Threat and Mitigation at the 27th Annual Women in Aviation International’s annual conference —March 17 - 20 in Nashville. PerriQuest took part in the Silent Auction where a pair of the Laser Defense Eyewear was part of the silent action. A raffle was also held at the PerriQuest Booth and the lucky winner was Airline Transport Pilot Jeff Helmig. Congratulations Jeff! To all of the dedicated aviation professionals that visited our booth we thank you. Read more…
With Laser strikes on the rise internationally, these glasses could prevent disasters and save airlines millions of dollars. Read the full article here>> Read more…
Please join PerriQuest Booth #532 at the 27th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, March 10-12, 2016 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN, USA. PerriQuest’s Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Kristin Rauschenbach, an optical physicist from MIT will be hosting an Educational Session:
Titled: Laser Strike Threat and Mitigation
When: March 11 from 4:15 to 5:15
A pair of PerriQuest’s Laser Defense Eyewear will be part of the Silent Auction. and attendees may also enter to win a pair of the glasses by registering at the PerriQuest booth(#532). Keynote speaker is Michael Huerta FAA Administrator. With a record number of exhibitors, this is shaping up to be the biggest conference to date. The exhibit hall will host a record 164 companies and organizations, including 29 that will be exhibiting for the first time. "There's particular excitement about this year's conference. We have an incredibly full schedule," says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "We will have events and activities of interest to attendees in every segment of aviation.
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The flight has been rescheduled to 1pm today - leaving scores of Virgin Atlantic passengers furious. A flight track published on the website FlightAware. com showed that the Airbus A340-600 had passed over the west coast of Ireland when it chose to turn around. Read the full article in the Greater Patchogue News>> Read more…