Luxembourg Airport halted operations after unauthorized drones were detected
Luxembourg’s only international airport temporarily suspended operations on Sept. 18 after “unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles” were detected near and above the airport, according to a statement posted on its website on Sept. 19.
Luxembourg’s primary international airport briefly halted operations on September 18 after detecting unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in the vicinity, according to a statement released on its website on September 19. The airport implemented flight restrictions to safeguard passengers, staff, airline crews, and aircraft.
On September 19, the airport announced that flights had resumed but cautioned of potential delays and disruptions as airlines and airport services worked to resume normal operations. The airport did not disclose information about the source of the drones. "Luxembourg Airport continues to closely monitor the situation in cooperation with the relevant authorities, air traffic control services, airlines and operational partners," the statement stated.
On September 13, airspace over Vilnius was closed due to a drone that may have infringed upon Lithuanian airspace. On September 16, airports in Rzeszów and Lublin, Poland, likewise suspended operations due to a drone threat. The same day, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, situated near the White House and Pentagon, also reported suspending operations.
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