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ALERT Pope Francis flight into Mexico City targeted by laser

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Last updated: February 16, 2016, 20:57 UTC
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 20:40 UTC
Category: Emergency
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors
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Flight ‘Alitalia 4000’ (AZ4000) is the aircraft carrying Pope Francis on his tour of Mexico. The aircraft, Airbus A330 EI-EJK, is on final approach from a brief Papal visit to Havana. The pilot reports being targeted by a green laser. Flights following behind – United 821 (UAL821) and KLM685 – also report laser incidents from the same location.

Listen to audio recording from Mexico City Airport Approach on Friday 12th February 2016 at 1910 local time.

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