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Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion

World • 4d ago
Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion
The Federal Aviation Administration initially announced a 10-day airspace closure but removed the restriction less than eight hours later. A new United States military laser-based anti-drone system led authorities to halt air traffic in and out of El Paso, Texas, after aviation officials raised serious concerns about risks to commercial aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially announced a 10-day airspace closure on Wednesday but removed the restriction less than eight hours later, a decision reports said stemmed from miscommunication between the Pentagon and aviation regulators. Officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the FAA acted over concerns that a military counter-drone laser system could pose risks to aircraft, according to the Reuters news agency....
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