Laser attacks on Heathrow aircraft increase 25%

Pilot reports of laser attacks on aircraft landing or taking off at UK’s busiest airport rose by a quarter to 151 in 2016Laser attacks on aircraft using Heathrow airport rose by a quarter last year, figures show.Pilots taking off or landing at the west London hub suffered 151 incidents in 2016. This is up from 121 during the previous year and was more than any other UK airport, according to aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Continue reading...