NTSB Chair Criticizes FAA and Pentagon Over El Paso Incident Response

US Government Agencies Face Criticism Over El Paso Airspace Closure

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair has expressed disappointment with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pentagon over the closure of El Paso airspace following a chaotic incident. According to reports, the FAA closed the airspace before it was cleared by the US military.

Pentagon officials have confirmed that they allowed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to use an anti-drone laser system in the area before the FAA took control. The laser system, known as the LOCUST system, was reportedly used to shut down the airspace.

The incident has sparked confusion among officials, with some attributing the closure of the airspace to testing of US military technology. Sources have revealed that the El Paso airport grounding was a response to the use of this technology.

The NTSB chair has criticized the FAA and Pentagon for their handling of the situation, stating that it is “astounding” that the agencies did not communicate more effectively. The incident highlights concerns about the coordination between government agencies and the potential risks associated with advanced military technologies.

Details of the incident are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that an anti-drone laser system was used to shut down the airspace. The FAA has declined to comment on the incident, while Pentagon officials have stated that they were following standard procedures at the time.

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