Tag: Aviation Security
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Drones at Munich Airport: Flights Halted Overnight
Drones Disrupt Munich Airport Operations In a startling late-evening development, drones were sighted near Munich Airport, prompting an immediate security response and a temporary halt to flight operations. Local witnesses reported the first sightings around 9:30 p.m., with authorities confirming that the drones were observed in the surrounding area before moving closer to the airport…
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Drone Defense and Ruag: Sunday Press Review
Introduction This Sunday, Swiss newspapers offer a concise briefing on security and finance, focusing on gaps in anti-drone protection at airports, the high cost of expert work in fraud inquiries at Ruag, and a likely closed-door session on Credit Suisse’s share value. The pieces, which are freely accessible to readers with a free account, underline…
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Swiss Airports Grapple with Growing Drone Attack Risk
Overview: a growing threat to Swiss aviation Across Europe, a troubling rise in drone activity over critical infrastructure has spotlighted the fragility of some security layers. In Switzerland, airports are increasingly exposed as drone sightings and incursions multiply. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (OFAC) reported 68 incidents in 2024 where drones and aircraft were…
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Drone Threats at Airports: Europe’s Security Gaps and Fixes
The rising drone threat to European airports Drones have moved from novelty to a glaring security concern for European aviation. In recent months, suspicious drone activity has been reported above bases, power facilities, and airports across the region. After drone incursions in Poland, the Danish airports in Copenhagen and Oslo were briefly paralysed at the…
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Swiss Airports Face Drone Attacks: Security Gaps Exposed
Rising drone activity tests Swiss airport defenses Europe is seeing a troubling uptick in drone activity above critical infrastructure. Following disruptions at Danish airports, Switzerland now faces questions about the resilience of its aviation system against hybrid drone threats. The Swiss press reports a surge in incidents where drones and manned aircraft operate in close…
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Significant Flight Delays at Pulkovo Airport
Pulkovo Airport Flight Delays: September 12, 2025 On September 12, 2025, Pulkovo Airport faced substantial disruptions, with 28 flights delayed due to ongoing issues in the region. According to reports by the governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, the situation has escalated, impacting travelers significantly. Drone Activity Over the Region By 6 AM, authorities…