Drone Sighting Shuts Down Munich Airport, Disrupting Flights

A drone sighting at Munich Airport in Germany late Thursday prompted an immediate temporary closure, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights. The incident follows similar drone-related disruptions at airports, including those in Denmark. Authorities were alerted, and investigations are underway to determine the origin of the drone. The appearance of the drone has raised concerns, especially in light of recent drone activity across Europe, and has caused significant inconvenience to thousands of travelers. Several flights were diverted to other German airports as a result of the closure.