US EditionMunich runways closed again after drone sightings
More than 6,500 passengers were stranded after Munich Airport suspended dozens of flights twice due to unconfirmed drone sightings, raising concerns over hybrid warfare threats.
- Authorities closed Munich Airport again after drone sightings on Friday night, marking the second closure in less than 24 hours, as reported by the airport's statement.
- The drone incidents affected approximately 6,500 passengers, resulting in many flights being canceled or diverted, according to the airport's reports.
- German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a meeting to discuss drone incursions and to create a drone detection and defense plan this weekend in Munich.
- European leaders have expressed concerns about drone incursions possibly linked to Russia, although the Kremlin denied involvement.
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Drones over Munich, GPS failures, cyber attacks: Hardly a day passes without new incidents in air traffic. Is Europe prepared for these threats? Experts say: There is a lot of air up. Also in Austria.
Drones are increasingly causing disruptions at airports. The most recent worst-case scenario occurred at Munich Airport. Berlin Airport is also affected.
The Munich airport suspended operations on the evening of October 3 due to drones, and the German Air Traffic Control Service temporarily banned flights, reporting to Deutsche Welle.
Munich airport resumes operations after more drone sightings halted flights
Germany’s Munich airport has reopened after authorities shut it down the previous night for the second time in less than 24 hours after more suspected drone sightings, as fears heighten across Europe that Russia’s war in Ukraine could spill over across the continent. The airport, one of Germany’s largest, reopened gradually from 7am local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. Forty-six departures from the airport had to be cancelled or delayed until Sat…
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