On April 12, two pilots flying near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, were recorded making animal noises, including 'meows' and 'barks,' over the air traffic control frequency. The amusing exchange prompted an air traffic controller to step in, reminding the pilots to 'be professional.' The audio, which quickly went viral, featured one pilot responding with 'meow meow meow' and the other with 'Ruff! Ro-ro-ro-ro-ro!' The FAA has since announced an investigation, as such behavior violates regulations that prohibit non-essential communication below 10,000 feet. This incident has been compared to a similar occurrence in 2021, where a Chinese military transmission included a 'meow' during a tense exchange with a US Navy aircraft in the South China Sea. The humorous nature of the incident has generated significant attention online.