Drone forces two flights to divert away from Dublin Airport
In March, the DAA CEO, Kenny Jacobs, and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said technology to bring down drones would be introduced in “weeks”. File picture: Joe Giddens/PA
Two airborne passenger jets had to be diverted to Belfast Airport on Friday afternoon after a drone was spotted near Dublin Airport, its operator has confirmed.
In addition, all flights due to take off were held for around 10 minutes until the all-clear was given.
