In brief
Flights have resumed at Munich Airport after a second closure in 24 hours due to unconfirmed drone sightings. On Friday evening, operations were halted affecting approximately 6,500 passengers following multiple incidents involving drones across Europe. Authorities are now ramping up security measures as they investigate the drone incidents originating from nearby areas.
Flights have resumed at Germany's Munich airport after unconfirmed drone sightings forced it to suspend operations for the second time in 24 hours.
In a statement on Friday evening, the airport said that flights were stopped at 21:30 local time (20:30 GMT), with around 6,500 passengers affected.
At least 17 flights were also grounded in Munich on Thursday evening due to multiple drone sightings in nearby airspace.
On Saturday morning, Munich airport said flights had been 'gradually ramped up', but warned that delays were expected throughout the day. Passengers were urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Authorities in Belgium are also investigating sightings of 15 drones near the Elsenborn military site, with concerns about their origin and operation. Germany's Interior Minister has discussed enhancing anti-drone defenses, indicating increasing awareness and preparedness over aerial safety.
Recent drone incidents have prompted calls for a multi-layered approach to drone surveillance and defense among EU member states, reflecting on broader implications for aviation safety across Europe.
