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Flights Set to Restart at Sweden's Second-Largest Airport After Drone Disruption
Flights are set to resume at Göteborg Landvetter Airport after a drone incident led to a temporary halt, raising concerns about unmanned aerial vehicle disruptions in Sweden.
- A drone incident at Göteborg Landvetter Airport halted air traffic on Thursday, prompting a sabotage investigation and significant disruptions to aviation in Sweden.
- The drone sighting at the airport has contributed to ongoing concerns about unmanned aerial vehicle incidents across Europe, with some officials attributing these disruptions to hybrid warfare tactics by Russia.
- Swedavia, the operator of Göteborg Landvetter Airport, confirmed that flights would prepare to resume after the incident that affected Swedens second-largest airport.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles in civil aviation, reflecting broader security concerns in Sweden and Europe amid geopolitical tensions. The ability to disrupt airport operations highlights vulnerabilities in air travel safety and security protocols.