Airspace Disruptions: Drones and Digital Chaos Over Europe's Skies

Recent airspace disruptions, including drone sightings and cyberattacks, have caused widespread chaos across airports in Europe and the U.S. These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities of aviation systems to non-traditional threats, impacting thousands of passengers and delaying flights for extended periods.

Recent airspace disruptions, particularly involving drones and cyberattacks, have wreaked havoc on airports across Europe and the United States. These incidents illustrate concerns over aviation systems' vulnerabilities to novel threats.

In Copenhagen, sightings of large drones near the airport temporarily halted all operations, echoing past disruptions in Gatwick, where persistent drone activity required military intervention. Similarly, a cyberattack on a European system provider recently affected multiple airport functions, grounding or delaying flights.

The ongoing challenges underscore the need for enhanced countermeasures and preparedness to protect critical aviation infrastructure and ensure passenger safety across global skies.

(With inputs from agencies.)