Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use
Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.
Mohammed Abdulla Ahli and Frank Brenner, Eurocontrol director general, signed a landmark cooperative agreement on January 19. (Photo: Eurocontrol)
Mohammed Abdulla Ahli and Frank Brenner, Eurocontrol director general, signed a landmark cooperative agreement on January 19. (Photo: Eurocontrol)

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour on January 23 when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace, the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International, Dubai’s second airport, during the suspension.