Munich Airport Reopens After Overnight Drone Closure
Munich Airport reopened on 3 October after overnight closure due to drone sightings. The incident, which caused disruption to thousands of passengers, has prompted European Union leaders to consider bolstering the bloc's defences against such threats.
The drones were spotted late in the evening, making it difficult to determine their size and type due to darkness. The incident led to the cancellation or diversion of dozens of flights, affecting nearly 3,000 passengers. Several arriving flights were diverted to other cities, including Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna, and Frankfurt. The airport provided passengers with essentials such as camp beds, blankets, and food during the disruption.
Authorities have not publicly attributed blame for the incident, but some European officials have suggested a possible link to Russia, citing other recent airspace violations. However, Russia has denied involvement in the drone activity. The Munich incident is the latest in a series of similar drone incidents that have caused concern in European aviation.
The drone sightings at Munich Airport have highlighted the need for enhanced anti-drone measures in Europe. While the perpetrators behind the incident remain unknown, the European Union has backed plans to bolster its defences to prevent such disruptions in the future.
