Here we go again. All flights were grounded at London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday night after a drone was sighted in the vicinity. It was an eerily similar repeat of an incident three weeks ago at nearby Gatwick Airport.
Drone Sighting Closes London Heathrow Airport
Key Takeaways:
- London Heathrow Airport experienced a temporary grounding of flights due to a drone sighting, an incident similar to a recent shutdown at nearby Gatwick Airport.
- The drone sighting led to a 1.5-hour runway closure at Heathrow, causing flight disruptions and passenger delays.
- London officials are now considering implementing military-grade drone detection and counter-measure technology to prevent future airport incursions.
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