Drone Disruption Halts Munich Airport Operations, 30 Flights Canceled
Munich Airport experienced significant disruption on Thursday evening due to unauthorized drone flights near the airport. The incident resulted in flight cancellations and enhanced security measures, with operations resuming only on Friday morning.
The airport temporarily halted operations around 6 p.m. local time (1600 UTC/GMT) on Thursday, following reports of drone sightings in the vicinity. This led to the cancellation of over 30 flights, impacting nearly 3,000 passengers. German police swiftly closed the runways and searched for any suspicious individuals or drones.
Authorities are currently investigating the source of the drone or drones responsible for the incident. Meanwhile, Bavarian Premier Markus Söder proposed giving police the power to quickly shoot down drones to prevent such disruptions in the future. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt echoed this sentiment, describing the incident as a 'wake-up call' and emphasizing the need for enhanced anti-drone defenses.
Operations at Munich Airport resumed at 5 a.m. local time (0300 UTC/GMT) on Friday, following several hours of disruption. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential threats posed by unauthorized drone flights near airports and the need for robust security measures to ensure safety.
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