Brussels airport traffic disrupted Friday evening after drone sighting
Skeyes said the safety procedure halted runway operations until 30 minutes after the last sighting, and no drone type or diversions were disclosed.
- Traffic at Brussels International Airport in Zaventem was disrupted for 30 minutes on Friday evening after a drone was spotted, air traffic control operator Skeyes reported on Saturday.
- Skeyes spokesperson Kurt Verwilgen launched the drone procedure, which mandates runway interruptions until 30 minutes after the last sighting, though he declined to provide details on the drone type or flight diversions.
- Nearly a year after similar sightings caused major concern in Belgium, authorities reported incursions near civilian airports, military bases, and a nuclear power plant in the weeks preceding this incident.
- Following those disruptions, Belgian authorities purchased defensive kamikaze drones from a Latvian company, with officials noting the incursions bore the "hallmark of Russian interference," though they acknowledged having no proof.
- While the drone disappeared after the sightings, Skeyes provided no further details on the drone type or specific flight impacts, leaving questions about the incident's origin unresolved.
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Drone Disruptions: Brussels Airport's Latest Security Challenge
Brussels Airport experienced a half-hour disruption due to a drone sighting on Friday evening. This incident follows previous drone incursions in Belgium, prompting concerns about Russian interference, despite no concrete evidence. Belgian authorities have invested in defensive technology to mitigate such occurrences in the future.
The prescribed procedure for drones has been activated, which includes stopping traffic on the runway for up to 30 minutes after the last sighting, a spokesperson said.
Brussels airport traffic disrupted Friday evening after drone sighting
Traffic at Brussels airport was disrupted for half an hour on Friday evening after a drone was spotted, air traffic control operator Skeyes said on Saturday, almost a year after a string of similar sightings caused major concern in the country.
Malfunctions at Brussels Zawentem International Airport occurred on Saturday night due to drone detection, reported by Belgian media.
Air traffic was disrupted this Friday evening. Air traffic was briefly disrupted Friday night at Zaventem National Airport due to the...
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