Jail For Australians Shining Lasers At Aircraft

Australia is introducing jail terms for shining lasers on aircraft in flight, an increasingly common and dangerous practice that can distract pilots. The government says the incidents are happening two or three times a week in Australia, mainly when aircraft are on approach to land. The Australian...

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